Wang Zhizhou was so anxious that he couldn't wait for a moment. He didn't even have time to say a word to other people. He hurriedly took steps, took off the crane cloak from the screen, put it on as he walked, and at the same time ordered people to prepare their horses. He felt panic and helplessness in his heart. The help was quietly leaking from him.
If he had known this, he would not have tolerated Mo Lingfeng from the beginning.
Ever since Mo Qianlan used the idea of empty soldiers and empty pay to plot against him, he had already fallen into the web woven by the Mo family. He made one mistake after another, and reached this irreversible and irreversible point. Taishan and Wu Jin were also involved, and he had no choice but to stay on a pirate ship with Mo Lingfeng.
It's a pity that things in the world are never known in advance.
When he reached the door, he looked back at Wu Jin.
Wu Jin came in a hurry and was dressed in a mess, but he sat there full of strength.
It turns out that this kind of person, who usually moistens things as silently as spring rain, can be as powerful as thunder when he acts vigorously and resolutely.
After one glance, he hurried away again, took ten of his confidants from Zhizhou Yamen, and rushed to Baozhai.
Wang Zhizhou carried the official seal of the state and arrived at Baozhai at the end of Youshi.
The cold wind beat against the city wall that reached the sky, and the autumn clouds rolled to the edge of the autumn moon. The moonlight spread across the sky, illuminating the flags on the parapet wall clearly and brightly.
One is the Zhenrong military flag, and the other is the flag with the word "Mo". One side is Mo and the other side is Dingyuan.
Calling for the suspension bridge to be opened, Wang Zhizhou looked at these clattering flags, and his vision was already dark. When he passed by the floating water and entered the fort, the heavy suspension bridge closed again, and the only road to Kuanzhou disappeared. He became more and more uncertain. feeling.
In Gaoping Village, someone led a group of soldiers to ride out to welcome him.
Birds on both sides flew away in fright, dead branches trembled, the wind fluttered the clothes, and the soft armor was tied around the body. Under the hood, there was a bright red face. It was actually Mo Lingfeng leading a group of women's soldiers to come forward.
Mo Lingfeng reined up his horse in front of Wang Zhizhou, folded the whip in his hand, and said with a smile: "Wang Zhizhou came here at night. I wonder if he has some clever business or is well-informed?"
Wang Zhizhou didn't answer. He looked left and right, then up at the stronghold. He saw the lights were bright and there was a faint voice asking for a drink, so he asked: "Why are you still drinking and having fun at this time? In front of Jinlu, you are still acting like a prostitute. I don't know. convergence!"
"The imperial envoy from the imperial court came suddenly. Things in the stronghold were fragmented and incomplete. General Zhong could only serve the envoy a few glasses of wine in person to wash away the dust. Since Wang Zhizhou is here, let's go together."
Wang Zhizhou pretended and said in shock: "Emissary? When did he arrive? Who is here?"
Mo Lingfeng turned the horse's head and led the way. Yin Nan stayed on her side, and a group of women's soldiers followed on both sides.
She answered clearly: "The one who arrived with Zhizhou, I am not a court official, and I don't know who he is. He claims to be Qin Fang. He is an official in the Privy Council and is also the governor of Fengzhou."
Wang Zhizhou's face immediately fell: "Qin Fang is the confidant of His Majesty as he is responsible for announcing the decree and taking charge of the affairs of the academy."
"Now that you've come, you'll be at ease," Mo Lingfeng smiled calmly, "Zhizhou doesn't have to be so uneasy, there's nothing difficult in the world."
Wang Zhizhou sneered: "Naive."
Having never been to the court, I thought Qin Fang could be fooled by her.
He was worried and secretly looked at the situation in the fortress. In the past, there were many military families in Gaoping Village, just like in small counties. However, since the fall of Sanchuan, Huaiyuan and Dingchuan villages, all the family members in Gaoping Village have moved to Kuanzhou City. At that time, only soldiers were left in Gaoping Village, and they were divided into five groups.
Along the way, everything is solemn and secluded, flags are swept by the wind, bonfires are roaring, the autumn wind is cool, soldiers patrol back and forth, and the law is clear.
This situation was very different from what Wang Zhizhou had seen in the past. He couldn't even see a familiar face. When these soldiers saw Mo Lingfeng, they all respectfully stepped aside and bowed their heads in salute.
The Zhenrong Army existed in name only.
He knew in his heart that Mo Lingfeng was acting unscrupulously in the fortress, but seeing this scene with his own eyes, his heart became more and more shaken and uneasy.
If you can successfully pass this level, you must quickly cut through the mess and resolve this future trouble.
A group of people walked all the way to the middle tent. Mo Lingfeng stood outside the tent, turned sideways to make way for Wang Zhizhou to come in.
Wang Zhizhou straightened his clothes, stepped in, put on a smile, and looked at the middle-aged man with a square face in the middle: "I'm Wang Yunsheng, the magistrate of Kuanzhou, and I pay my respects to Qin Chengzhi."
After saying that, he bowed deeply.
Qin Fang smiled and said, "You arrived just as I sat down. Wang Zhizhou's reports are really well-informed."
Wang Zhizhou straightened up quickly and explained: "The lower officials were afraid and did not dare to spy on the whereabouts of the imperial envoy. It was because he thought that Jin Lu was beside his pillow and could not sleep peacefully. He came to the stronghold to inspect the people who had just welcomed me into the stronghold. After informing me, my subordinates found out that Qin Chengzhi had arrived."
As he spoke, he looked around secretly and saw a table in the middle tent, which was like an official residence. Qin Fang was sitting in the middle, accompanied by Zhong Jiaqing and several governors.
Zhong Jiaqing's hair has turned gray, his face has gone through many changes, and he is no longer as handsome as before. As for those who are in charge, the only one he is familiar with is Feng Fan.
Qin Fang smiled slightly: "Sit down, I'm new here. You are not familiar with this place."
Wang Zhizhou immediately stepped forward and did not sit down in a hurry. Instead, he personally held the pot, poured wine for Qin Fang, and filled a cup for Zhong Jiaqing, saying with emotion: "General Zhong has worked hard."
He did it very naturally, and the stagnant breath on the table relaxed.
After three rounds of drinking, Wang Zhizhou saw the emperor's order. In addition to the order, the emperor greatly comforted the soldiers in the fort and asked Qin Fang to find out the reason why the fort was defeated all the way. Was it a lack of men or a lack of military pay? Xu Qin Fang took advantage of it Within this period, the tax bank of Kuanzhou and Jeju transshipment officials was promoted.
The edict seems to be comforting, but in fact the dissatisfaction is rising above the edict.
Since Qin Fang entered Kuanzhou, his eyes never stopped. When he arrived at the fortress, he even saw the Mo family's military flag. In just a moment, his heart was shocked and he made a judgment.
A group of forbidden troops he brought was stationed outside the central tent. As long as he gave an order, they could take down a scourge first.
But the sound of drums that frequently sounded outside interrupted his thoughts, making him want to get angry but couldn't.
When he was full of wine and food, the table was removed and a few cups of tea were served, he suddenly said: "Where is the leader of the women's army in the army, Doctor Yiwei?"
Zhong Jiaqing and Wang Zhizhou were both distracted at the same time. Wang Zhizhou put down the tea cup and said with a smile: "It's late at night. Qin Chengzhi is tired from the journey. Why should he deign to meet a young female general? Why not rest first?"
The night has indeed deepened, and most of the bonfires in Gaoping Village have been extinguished. The soldiers who have been taking turns to drill have also stopped. The drums have stopped, and the sound of hunting flags and the strong smell of alcohol quietly penetrated into the middle tent.
Qin Fang was unmoved and insisted on meeting Mo Lingfeng. He even laughed and said, "Is it difficult for this female general to live up to her reputation? It doesn't matter. Your Majesty never expected a group of women to do anything big. It’s just fun."
Wang Zhizhou did not dare to be too insistent and could only signal Feng Fan to invite Mo Lingfeng to come.
