The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 610 Who is happy and who is sad

After the Restoration Army and the Beihai Volunteer Army went out, Shengjing City was anxiously waiting and anticipating.

For those from the Restoration Army, such as Prince Jing, Bachelor Ji, and Luo Xingshan, all their hopes were pinned on this expedition.

If this battle is won, they will be invincible in the future.

If this battle fails, all the previous hard work will be wiped out.

The Mogu people may take advantage of the victory and pursue them all the way to the south, reaching Shengjing City.

San Francisco can take the opportunity to launch a counterattack and go east out of Shanhaiguan.

With their current strength, they would be powerless to stop either of these two forces when they reached Shengjing City.

The same is true for the people of Shengjing City.

If the Mogu people go south, Shengjing City will become the pasture of the Mogu people. They will either leave their hometowns or become slaves to the Mogu people.

It has been more than [-] days since the army went out for battle, and both the government and the people are anxious to usher in the Spring Festival.

At this time in previous years, the festive atmosphere has already come up.Although the flow of people and goods has increased this year, the joyful and peaceful look of the festival is missing on people's faces.When we met, what we talked about was not this year's harvest and business, but how the battle ahead was going.

Today is already the thirtieth day of the twelfth lunar month, but boss Liu of Liu Ji's grocery store doesn't have any joy on his face.

Looking at the mountains of New Year's goods piled up inside and outside the house, Boss Liu kept moaning.

In previous years, on the day of New Year's Eve, his goods were sold out long ago, and even the backlog of goods he usually had was almost sold out.

This year, his New Year's goods hardly sold much.

Lao Zhou is his old neighbor, so he copied his hands and came here.

"Old Zhou, why don't you buy anything this year? Are you ready for the new year? Did you buy it elsewhere? We are old neighbors, you have to take care of my business."

Old Zhou stopped.

"Boss Liu, at this time, who is still thinking about buying new year's goods? To tell you the truth, my luggage at home is packed during the day, as long as there is any movement, I will leave at any time. I have bought so many new year's goods, and I can't eat it. Don't go, keep it for the Mogu people."

"Old Zhou, you work in the yamen and are well informed. Tell me the truth, can this Mogu come?"

"This matter, although the Recovery Army and the Volunteer Army are quite capable of fighting, after all, there are few people. For many years, the court has nothing to do with the Mogu people. This time, hehe, tens of thousands of people went. Where? Will it be the opponent of tens of thousands of Mogu people?"

"According to what you say, this battle will definitely be defeated?"

"I didn't say that. Forget it, Boss Liu, you should be more careful. If something goes wrong, run for your life first. As for these goods, if you lose them, just throw them away. If you keep the green hills, you won't have to worry about firewood. It’s a big deal if you can escape with your life.”

After Lao Zhou finished speaking, he walked away slowly.

Boss Liu went back to the house, and after a while a guy came out and posted two notices outside the door.

"Sale sale, [-]% off all New Year's goods."

A few passers-by came to have a look, and left without a word.

At this moment, the two riders came galloping, passed in front of Liu Ji's grocery store, and galloped towards the Fengtian Mansion Yamen not far away.

Boss Li was standing on the side of the road, waiting to see if any customers came.The horse brushed right next to him and almost ran into him.

"Rampage, going to the funeral?"

Boss Liu cursed.

The yamen is already on holiday, but Luo Xingshan still stays in the yamen every day.

He was naturally waiting for the news from the front, staying in the yamen, and once the latest news came from the front, he would know it immediately.

King Jing of Beijing and Bachelor Ji also gather here in Luo Xingshan almost every day.Every morning after dinner, I come to inquire about news, and when I have nothing to do during the day, I just chat here.

It's just chatting, but it's actually waiting for news.

"Is there still no news?"

Shui Rong sat down and asked impatiently.

"No, there is no news, no one has come back."

"It's been so long, there should be some news, and the messenger should arrive."

Ji Mingluan was also very anxious.

"Hey, Huaiyuan is taking some risks this time. It's really taboo to go deep alone."

Shui Rong couldn't help being a little frustrated.

"Even if they can't beat the Mogu people, they should withdraw. With their combat power, if they want to withdraw, they can do it, right?"

Although Ji Mingluan said so, he had no idea.

"I'm afraid that their supplies can't keep up, so I sent ammunition later, but where can I find them in the vast grassland? I'm afraid that the Mogu people will attack one by one. After all, there are too few troops, and two fists are no match for four hands."

"If something unexpected happens, the situation is critical. I'm afraid that the Mogu people will take the opportunity to go south, and the San Francisco will go out to attack again. We have to make plans early."

"It's a pity that His Highness Chang'an has been harmed. Now I just hope that His Highness can see the opportunity early, so that he doesn't fall into a deeper situation, and can retreat unscathed."

"Your Highness values ​​love and righteousness, so I'm afraid that she and Jia Min will die together."

"Lord Luo, how are you preparing for the retreat?"

"I have made secret preparations. If the situation is critical, I can evacuate from Shengjing. It's just that I am evacuating to Bukui this time. I am afraid that the enemy will chase after me and it will be difficult to find a foothold in the end."

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside.

"Overjoyed, overjoyed, we won, we won."

Luo Xingshan was feeling irritable, he couldn't hear what was said outside clearly, and he was very annoyed when he heard someone yelling.Out of the house, he reprimanded loudly.

"Who made a loud noise here, took people down to beat the board, and blasted them out with sticks."

As he was talking, he saw two people stumbling towards him.

"My lord, I am overjoyed, overjoyed, we have won."

"Zhang Cheng, why are you, Your Highness?"

The person who came was none other than Chang'an's personal soldier Zhang Cheng.

"My lord, Your Highness asked the little one to come back and deliver a message. We defeated the Mogu people and killed 17 enemies. We have won a complete victory."

"What did you say?"

Luo Xingshan has not reacted yet.Although he heard the words clearly, he just didn't dare to think about victory.

"Speak carefully, did we really win?"

Shui Rong and Ji Mingluan also came out after hearing the news.

"Yes, my lords. The Volunteer Army and the Restoration Army have completely defeated the Mogu people, killing 17 enemies. Your Highness asked us to come back and deliver a letter. This is His Highness's letter."

Zhang Cheng took out the letter from his arms and handed it over.

This time several people understood it, but they couldn't believe it, it was true.

A few heads got together and read the letter repeatedly. After a short silence, the three of them cried loudly, completely disregarding their decency.

"Heaven has eyes, and finally won the battle. Huaiyuan is indeed a genius in the world."

Shui Rong had long since forgotten all about his doubts about Jia Min.

"The late emperor knows the truth, so you can smile at Jiuquan. Good, good, happy, happy, I really saw Huaiyuan right."

Ji Mingluan was spinning around on the ground, he didn't know what to do.

"It's a miracle, it's a miracle. Huaiyuan really uses his troops like a god. His Highness is as blessed as heaven. If we win this battle, the world will be settled."

Luo Xingshan was also dancing.

"My lords, Your Highness is already in Wolong Town, and Chief Min will also arrive in Wolong Town in the near future, where they celebrate the New Year. Your Highness asked us to come back day and night to deliver the good news, so that the people of Shengjing City will have a good New Year. Tomorrow The two of us will come again, wait for your reply, and report back to His Highness."

"Okay, okay, you guys go down and have a good rest, and come here tomorrow morning to get the letter back."

"My lord, I will take my leave."

"Wait a minute, wait a moment."

Luo Xingshan stopped the two of them, went back to the house and took two taels of silver, and handed it to Zhang Cheng and the others.

"It's been a hard journey, so I bought some wine to eat."

"My lord, my subordinates dare not."

"Lord Luo gave it to you, you take it. Good news is worth a thousand dollars. Come, Master Ji, let us join in."

Shui Rong and Ji Mingluan each took out two taels of silver.Both Zhang Cheng and Zhang Cheng thanked each other and left.

"Master Luo, spread the good news quickly, let the people in the whole city know, celebrate together, and rejoice in the new year."

"Oh, if the king of Beijing Jing didn't say it, I'd be so happy to forget about it. Come on, send out a fast horse, beat the gong, and report it to the whole city. Then write a good news and post it in the city."

Although the yamen has been suspended, but if the Lord Fu Yin does not leave, there will naturally be some yamen servants accompanying him here, so a few yamen servants will go out to spread the news of victory everywhere.

For the rest, I started to write the notice, and after I finished writing one here, I took it out and posted it.Even Shui Rong, Ji Mingluan and Luo Xingshan joined the list of writing.

Boss Liu was looking at his goods and worrying, when he heard a burst of firecrackers coming from the Fengtian Mansion Yamen.

Although it is Chinese New Year, it is earlier to set off firecrackers at this time.But children love to play, so it's normal to set off some firecrackers.

At this moment, Lao Zhou, who had just passed by, came over panting.

"Boss Liu, buy some new year's goods."

"It's all here, take whatever you like."

Lao Zhou hurriedly started, and picked a lot in a while.

"Didn't you stop buying new year's goods? Why are you buying so much now?"

Boss Liu felt strange about Lao Zhou's change.

"Hey, it's Chinese New Year. The whole family, big and small, are waiting for these few days. You must have something to eat and drink, right?"

"Are you not afraid of the Mogu people coming?"

"Come whenever you like, we can't celebrate the new year? How much? Are you [-]% off?"

"It's [-]% off or [-]% off, because you bought so many, [-]% off, when the Mogu people come, maybe you won't be able to collect any money."

"Okay, [-]% off."

Old Zhou happily gave the money.

After two steps, Lao Zhou came back again.

"Boss Liu, we are old neighbors. Seeing that your goods cannot be sold, I am also worried for you. In this way, I still have some weight when I talk to the neighbors. After I go back, I will go from house to house and ask them to come to buy. Your goods, I will fulfill you. Seeing that your goods are all suppressed, I am also worried for you."

"Then the relationship is good, I'll take care of you."

"Well, this, this pig's head, I think it's pretty good, hahaha..."

"If Lao Zhou likes it, take it, even if I give it to you for nothing."

"You're welcome. I'll go back and call someone for you. They'll be here in a while."

Lao Zhou picked up the pig's head and carried it back together with the original package.

After a cup of tea, a lot of people in the alleys came out to Liu Ji grocery store and started shopping.

Because people didn't have the mind to buy new year's goods before, and the family didn't plan to buy much, this time they bought aggressively.

It seems that Lao Zhou is really a person who handles affairs, and so many people have been called to help me in such a short time.If things go on like this, it seems that the New Year's goods can be sold.

"Xiao Dezi, if all the New Year's goods are sold, I will give Lao Zhou a generous gift."

At this time, Boss Liu was full of gratitude to Lao Zhou.

A yamen servant came over and posted a notice in front of the door.

Boss Liu looked over and couldn't help being taken aback, feeling a burst of ecstasy in his heart.

The Mogu people have been defeated, they can't come anymore, so they can feel at ease and celebrate the new year happily.

Immediately, Boss Liu understood that he had gone too far.

You bastard old Zhou, no wonder I bought here, and you pretended to go back to persuade the neighbors to buy. It turned out that you got the news of the victory in advance, and told him to cheat him out of a pig's head.

Old Zhou, give me back my pig's head.

Boss Liu looked at the notice again, and saw the two sale notices he had posted, walked through them in three steps, and hurriedly removed the sale notices.

Another [-]% off, I won't be able to make any money.

"Boss, I've packed a generous gift for Lao Zhou, do you think these are okay?"

The buddy Xiao Dezi saw that there were too many people who came to buy the goods, and he was afraid that all the things would be sold out, so he prepared them in advance.

"What kind of thing is Lao Zhou, and you still give him gifts? Nothing is kept, and they are all sold!"

(End of this chapter)