Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Time flies so fast, in the blink of an eye, the last day of the third year of the Great Tomorrow has arrived, and tomorrow is the New Year's Day of the First Year of China.

During this period, the people of Yingtian Mansion went from being on tenterhooks, fearing Wang Qi like a tiger, to Chongzhen's death, to the change of dynasties, to the heavenly manifestations, and finally to the parliament's victory.

I'm really feeling a little tired.

The new year is coming soon. No matter what, after this year, it is a new beginning.

Countless people are beginning to look forward to a better and better future.

As for Wang Qi's Yingtianfu Yamen, from the end of noon, there was an endless stream of people coming to visit and congratulate the Yamen. People lined up from the side door to Chunhuafang a mile away, not to mention those who had no basic knowledge. There are too many carriages, horses and sedans to squeeze through.

Because Wang Qi didn't like giving gifts, all the officials in Nanjing City agreed upon it and just handed over exquisite gold-plated name cards.

The entire front office of Yingtian Mansion was filled with name cards.

"Sir, the four royal streets and ten avenues in the city are all filled with people enjoying lantern gatherings and having fun. It's very lively. Why don't you go and take a look?" Luluo served Wang Qi a plate of snacks and said thoughtfully: "Fu The servants have been arranged to clean the house, and they have the New Year’s Eve dinner. The door gods have been changed, Spring couplets have been pasted, and New Year pictures have been hung. There are also a lot of firecrackers set off in the front yard, which is really lively.”

Today is the last day of the third year of Tianqi. Luluo specially chose a well-fitting white satin skirt, covered with a red fox fur waistcoat, which made her body of 20 years old even more plump and charming.

"We just had snacks, please share them with the servants," Wang Qi, who had just finished the meeting with the officials, was still thinking about the first plenary meeting of the Nanjing Parliament in a few days, and casually replied, Not even raising his head.

"I don't care about my own body, I always have to think about my mistress," Luluo's eyes were trembling, and there was a hint of grievance in her tone: "Since I came to Nanjing, I have no rules for resting, and I don't follow the time for meals. There is no time to sleep. If the mistress finds out, she should feel bad for her body."

"Go and help me make a bowl of porridge." Wang Qi had no choice but to put down his pen: "I will go to rest later."

"Master, would you like fish fillet porridge? The house has purchased a lot of fresh aquatic products," Luluo's eyebrows finally lit up for a moment after hearing this, and then she asked obediently.

"A bowl of clear porridge is enough," Wang Qi continued to write the reply with his head down.

"Slave, go now"

Not long after Luluo left, someone at the door of the study reported: "Sir, a secret message has arrived from Lu Xiangsheng."

"Where are the people?" Wang Qi paused when he heard this.

"I'm waiting in the front hall," the guard bowed.

"Bring him to the study."

Not long after, when Luluo happily brought her maid to the door of the study again with porridge and side dishes, she was stopped by the guards.

"Miss Luluo, the adults are discussing matters in the room. Outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering or exiting."

"Master wants some porridge, I'll bring it in and come out," Luluo pointed to the little maid behind her.

"Please forgive me," the guard said without giving in.

"You!" Although Luluo was angry, she still didn't dare to force her way in. She snorted coldly and turned around to leave with the little maid.

At this time, in the study room, sitting across from Wang Qi was an extremely capable young man. Just looking at the demeanor between his brows, he looked extraordinary.

"After the battle at Yuezhou Prefecture in Huguang, Zhu Yousong had tightened his troops and concentrated most of his troops in the Changsha City area, preparing for a long-term offensive." The young man is Lu Xiangsheng's capable general, named Xu Chun, from Xiaoqi It only took four short months for him to be promoted to garrison officer. He once monopolized four Jiannu cavalry, and with one enemy against four, in one stick of incense time, plus the time of pursuit, he finally killed them all.

"How many troops does Zhu Yousong have now?" Wang Qi didn't want to extend the front line too long. After all, only when the country was unified could he free up his hands to do other things.

"It is estimated that there are still more than 20,000 people, but most of them are a mob, mostly temporary hires, including Zhu Yousong's private soldiers and domestic slaves. However, there are only 2,000 people. When we start the attack, there will be only 5,000 left from the 20,000 people. Even if It’s Zhu Yousong who has some abilities!”

"Go back and tell Lu Xiangsheng that he should fight quickly and annihilate Zhu Yousong's faction in Changsha Prefecture. Then he will send troops northward and, together with Sun Chuanting, annihilate Zhang Xianzhong's tribe in northern Henan. They will not be allowed to escape again. Got it!" Wang Qi raised his eyes to look at the young man, and then handed over a letter: "Leave early tomorrow morning!"

"Sir," Xu Chun stepped forward to take the letter and hesitated for a while before saying, "There is one more thing."

"Just say it."

"General Lu specially asked me to bring you a letter of defense, which is about loyalty to your lord, and show it to your lord!" Xu Chun said, taking another letter from his waist, and respectfully handed it to Wang Qi.

"Is it about the governor of Huguang, Ruan Jingdong?" Wang Qi put the letter on the table casually: "Taking money or robbing people, in other words, raising money and recruiting troops. Go tell Lu Xiangsheng about other things. Don't worry about it, I just want the war in Huguang to stop for a while, and then the major events in Jiangnan can be settled!"

"Young man, I understand!" When Xu Chun heard Wang Qi's words, he took two steps back and bowed deeply.

"Go ahead, rest for one night, and go back early tomorrow." Wang Qi waved his hand, indicating that nothing happened.

Not long after, Xu Chun left, and Wang Qi's eyes fell on the letter.

There was a hint of helplessness on his face.

Once the world is settled, internal discord will arise.

Three days ago, Bao Shipei, Governor of Huguang, wrote to Wang Qi, accusing Lu Xiangsheng of being disobedient by plundering money and recruiting troops in Yueyang and Wuchang in the name of raising military pay.

And now, Lu Xiangsheng's defense has arrived.

Slowly opening it, Wang Qi looked at it line by line by the light of the lamp.

The letter is very long. Lu Xiangsheng is a talented scholar, so the letters he wrote are naturally fluent and full of literary talent.

Between the lines, one can clearly see Lu Xiangsheng's anxiety.

When a coach is outside, the most taboo thing is someone stabbing him in the back and the boss' distrust.

This letter is entirely self-defense.

Judging from the whole article, it should be a temporary idea. Lu Xiangsheng specially added a sentence at the end of the letter: "I have followed you since Liaodong to start the rebellion. I am loyal and courageous, in order to open up the world's affairs and create peace for the country forever." Mingjian.”

After reading the letter, Wang Qi closed his eyes and thought for a while, then put the letter on the table and leaned slowly on the chair. He heard the sound of New Year's Day firecrackers and tapped his fingers slowly on the table.

For the first time, there was hesitation between his eyebrows.

In fact, for the generals leading troops abroad, whether they are Qin Erbao, Lu Xiangsheng, Cao Wenzhao, or Sun Chuanting, Wang Qi is the new one first.

Even though the newly attached Wu Sangui did not let him lead the army, Wang Qi would naturally give him a chance as long as the time came. To use an inappropriate metaphor: Wang Qi is not Song Gaozong, so he will not be overly suspicious of heroes.

Moreover, in the final analysis, the most elite soldiers and horses in the world were all brought out by Wang Qi - no one can make any waves.

dong dong dong.

"Master, my servant brought you a midnight snack," Qing Luo's voice sounded outside the door.

"come in."

"Master, the street is still very lively now. I heard that the New Year's Day lanterns are like mountains and seas, blocking this imperial street. Even if you stand on the second floor, you can't see the end of the street." Qingluo's beautiful eyes exuded anticipation. Ray of Light: "Do you want to go and have a look?"

Reaching out and rubbing his eyebrows twice slowly, Wang Qi raised his eyes and looked at Qing Luo: "If you want to go, you can ask someone to accompany you. Didn't the mansion recruit a few new servants a few days ago?"

Qing Luo pursed her lips, feeling a little helpless: "If Madam knew that I didn't care about my body so much, I'm afraid she would be heartbroken. A few days ago, Madam sent me a letter asking if I slept well, ate on time, and so on. When can I go back? Mr. Lian has been asking my mother-in-law all day long, when can I go back?"

Speaking of Hailanzhu, Wang Qi also misses his wife a little, and has not seen his children for a long time - Wang Qi's eldest son has already decided on a name. According to the suggestion of his uncle Wang Huazhen, he named Wang Lian, which is popular. The word "Lian" is written on the water, which means the sea is clear and the river is flowing, with slight ripples.

During the New Year's Day, Wang Qi felt a little embarrassed to be with his wife and children because he couldn't be with his family.

After a long while, with a click, Wang Qi put down the brush in his hand: "Go and make arrangements. Let's go out for a walk later."

"Slave, let's go now!" Qingluo was happy when she heard this, and immediately turned around to make arrangements.

Today is the New Year's Day, and the entire city of Nanjing seems to have become a sea of ​​lanterns. Both sides of the street are almost crowded with vendors. Even the open space at the entrance of the former Ministry of Industry and Criminal Affairs Yamen is occupied by vendors. There are colorful sheds on many bustling streets, displaying hats, combs, pearls, jewelry, clothes, flowers, collars, boots, toys and other commodities, as well as dance halls and singing halls, with endless traffic of cars and horses.

Wang Qi went out in casual clothes today, accompanied by Luluo and three personal entourage.

Along the way from Jiqing Road to Changle Road, there was a gathering of lights and tourists.

The common people don't care who is the master of this land. They just want to have enough to eat every day, wear warm clothes, have parents at their side, and have a wife by their side, that is, they will be prosperous.

"Master, look at that rabbit lantern, there is a dragon next to it!" Luluo is actually just an 18-year-old girl. She has lived in the grassland for a long time, depending on others, and the uncertainty of life and death has hidden the background of her soul. In the past two years, , and then the girl gradually regained her original life.

Wang Qi looked at the people coming and going on the street, and he actually felt a little proud deep in his heart.

Without the Manchus and civil strife, perhaps China's clothes can really be in their own hands and become great again.

Wang Qi took a deep breath. The fireworks and noise were so intoxicating.

"Sir, the crowds here are too dense. Let's go to a place with fewer people, shall we?" As Wang Qi's personal guard, Luo Qian felt that this place was too dangerous. There were people coming and going everywhere. In case someone got angry With evil intentions, Wang Qi is really dangerous with only two guards around.

"Today is New Year's Eve, you guys." Just as Wang Qi was about to speak, he saw two figures walking towards him from the left side out of the corner of his eye. Almost instinctively, Wang Qi subconsciously felt that danger had arrived.

At the same time, in the other direction, there were two men with murderous eyes coming towards Wang Qi and the other four.

"Protect your lord!" The two personal guards naturally realized that something was wrong, and subconsciously pulled out the long knives at their waists. Wang Qi had no time to stop them.

For a moment, the entire street filled with lanterns was in chaos.

The two guards held long knives, and the hems of their satin skirts were puffed up. They took two steps and faced the murderer directly.

The last guard was wearing a shield and stood in front of Wang Qi.

"Keep alive!" At this time, Wang Qi ordered and pulled Luluo to stand on the side of the street against the wall.

At this time, four killers had drawn their swords and came to kill.

With two against four, the personal guard soldiers who survived a hundred battles were selected from thousands of miles away. They were holding long knives. They could barely breathe. The four assassins had already severed their limbs and limbs, and they were still rolling on the ground, unable to move. .

"Inform the Imperial City Department to clean up the situation!" Wang Qi stared at the four killers on the ground, his face turned livid, and then left a sentence: "Let Qin Erbao come to see me!"

Then he turned and left, followed quickly by the last guard.

At this time, Luluo could only cover her mouth, not daring to say anything, and followed Wang Qi away.

Only at this moment did someone on the street react: Just now, is that the consul?

Someone assassinated the Archon in the street?

Qin Erbao likes to go to the Qinhuai River these two days to listen to the famous Qinhuai Eight Beauties singing songs all over the world.

Today is New Year's Eve. After visiting Wang Qi, Qin Erbao took his men, dressed in casual clothes, and lit Li Yuanyuan's sign on the Qinhuai River to prepare for a spring night.

Therefore, when the Imperial City Secretary came to report, Qin Erbao was drinking wine with the beauty in his arms.

"Sir, it's not good!"

"What's the matter?" Qin Erbao was a little unhappy. The world was settled, what bad things could happen? It ruined my mood!

"A quarter of an hour ago, the Chief was attacked on Jiqing Street."

boom! ! !

In an instant, Qin Erbao exerted slight force on his fingers, and the wine cup in his hand suddenly shattered.

"Where are you now, sir? Are you injured?" Qin Erbao had already pushed the beauty in his arms away, stood up and looked at his entourage.

"I'm protected by my personal guards. It's nothing serious. I've returned home now." The personal attendant didn't dare to raise his head and just said softly: "But I heard from the Xuanjia guards that your Excellency looks bad."

"Prepare your horses immediately, I'll go meet your lord!" Qin Erbao ignored the smell of alcohol and walked out, repeating: "Prepare your horses immediately!!!"

On this night, New Year's Eve, everyone in the Imperial City Division canceled their vacation and returned to work.

One of the four killers who attacked Wang Qi has been captured alive and was interrogated all night long in Wang Shouxin's Yamen.

Qin Erbao was waiting outside the door with great respect, waiting for Wang Qi to summon him.

This military officer in Liaodong, in the capital city, and in Nanjing city, who almost covers the sky with one hand and controls half of the world's troops and horses, is sweating profusely and trembling with fear, and even his breathing is deliberately suppressed.

"Come in!"

After a while, Wang Qi's voice came from the study, obviously sullen. (End of chapter)