The middle-aged scholar led them through a long corridor and came to an open courtyard with four main rooms and two side rooms. Standing at the door were two men in casual clothes with swords hanging from their waists. The guards saw the middle-aged scholar walking in with two people. One of the guards came over and took the lantern from the middle-aged scholar's hand.
"Is the general awake?" the middle-aged scholar asked the guard who came forward softly.
The guard nodded slightly, "I'm getting dressed, please wait a moment."
The middle-aged scholar turned his head and waved his hands to Hou Kun and Chen Xiaomu who were standing behind him, meaning to calm down.
At this time, candlelight lit up in the room, and then two coughs were heard. A tall figure was reflected on the window paper. Chen Xiaomu shivered for no reason. The middle-aged scholar standing in front of them probably got up in a hurry. He didn't have time to put on any thick clothes. Standing behind him, Chen Xiaomu seemed to hear the chatter of his upper and lower teeth.
"Come in." The three of them waited for a while, and finally a lazy greeting came from the room. Hearing the sound, the middle-aged scholar hurriedly took a few steps, gently opened the door and walked in. The young scholar walked in again. He walked out of the door and waved to Chen Xiaomu and Hou Kun, "General, let you two come in."
The two hurriedly took a few steps and entered the gate one after the other. "Hou Kun was walking in front of Chen Xiaomu, and suddenly he knelt down on one knee, clasped his hands in his fists, and said softly: "Report to the master of the guard, I am serving the post of Shi Yanliang. By order of your lord, I have sent you an urgent military letter, please check it with the garrison lord. "As he spoke, he prepared the military letter written on linen with both hands and raised it above his head to present it to Wang Yun."
Wang Yun took the military book, but did not write it in a hurry. Instead, he stared at Chen Xiaomu, who was standing upright behind Hou Kun in a daze, and asked in a sullen voice, "Who are you and why are you so rude?"
The middle-aged scholar standing next to Wang Yun quickly bowed down, put his mouth next to Wang Yun's ear, and murmured a few words. Wang Yun nodded and said with a smile: "It turns out that he is a subordinate of Deputy Ambassador Zhu. Please sit down and talk." talk."
The middle-aged scholar came over and led Chen Xiaomu to sit in front of an imperial chair. Chen Xiaomu was so frightened by Hou Kun who was walking in front that he knelt down to Wang Yun suddenly that his heart almost jumped out of his chest. He had been in this world for so many days. , has never knelt down to anyone, including Su Xingran's father Su Chengxuan. Before meeting Wang Yun, he had imagined various scenes of meeting Wang Yun, but he never thought of kneeling down to Wang Yun. During the session, Chen Xiaomu sat on the Taishi chair to calm down his mood, and then he calmed down and took a look at Wang Yun's appearance and the room he lived in.
Although Wang Yun was sitting on a chair, Chen Xiaomu could still see that he was taller than his own figure of about 1.8 meters. Maybe it was because he had been in the military all year round. Wang Yun had a moderate figure, neither fat nor thin, and was square. His face is covered with graying sideburns. He is about fifty years old. He has a straight nose and a wide mouth. At first glance, he looks somewhat heroic. However, his short eyebrows and raised eyes make people feel that this person has a deep scheming mind. The furnishings in the room are very simple, with a long altar table, several imperial chairs, and a dozen round stools arranged neatly around a round table. At the end of the room is a door that is ajar. Chen Xiaomu estimates that it is probably Wang. Yun slept in the bedroom.
Chen Xiaomu looked away, but was surprised to see Hou Kun still kneeling in front of Wang Yun. It turned out that Wang Yun was so busy reading military books that he forgot about her and did not say anything to ask her to stand up. The post soldier had a low status in the army and was middle-aged. The scholar didn't bother to remind Wang Yun. Wang Yun read the military book and was silent for a long time without saying anything.
The middle-aged scholar secretly glanced sideways at Chen Xiaomu, who was sitting on the Grand Master's chair. He lowered his head to Wang Yun's ear and moved his mouth quietly, as if to remind Wang Yun of something.
Wang Yun was startled for a moment, folded the linen military book in his hand, put it into his arms, turned to Chen Xiaomu and smiled dryly, "This little brother came from Deputy Ambassador Zhu. Is Deputy Commander Zhu still around now?" How many soldiers and horses are there?”
Chen Xiaomu rolled his eyes and decided to test Wang Yun now. Thinking of this, he clasped his fists in both hands and said, "General Wang, the deputy envoy has collected 70,000 to 80,000 horses, but now it's freezing cold and the food and grass are soaked in water." As long as General Wang brings all the food, grass and water crossing equipment, he can wipe out the remaining Zheng army huddled in Tianquan City in one fell swoop."
Wang Yun nodded and slapped the armrest of the chair with his palm, "Okay, I will start gathering troops and horses to carry food and grass now. We can set off at dawn to assist Deputy Zhu to capture Emperor Zheng and Su Chengxuan in order to repay His Majesty for his kindness to me. The grace of knowing you!"
As soon as Wang Yun's words came out, Chen Xiaomu clearly saw Hou Kun trembling while kneeling in front of Wang Yun.
Afraid that Wang Yun would just say something to please Zhu Ping in front of him because he was Zhu Ping's man, Chen Xiaomu decided to give it another try, not only to make Hou Kun give up, but also to give up his fantasy.
Chen Xiaomu pretended to be embarrassed, "General Wang, Xiaoke has something to say that you don't know whether to say or not?"
Wang Yun was stunned and said to himself, you are just a little soldier. I am looking up to you because you were sent by Zhu Ping. You know nothing. At best, you just want to deceive me in front of me, the surrendered general of the State of Hubei. Just some money to spend!
"Haha, little brother, I have to dispatch the troops as soon as possible, otherwise I will delay the deputy envoy's important event!" Wang Yun stood up as he spoke, winking at the middle-aged scholar and asking him to see him off.
Chen Xiaomu sighed and stood up from the Grand Master's chair, "Originally, I thought General Wang was a kind man and wanted to remind General Wang about the letter of thanks you wrote to Ximen Jun a few years ago. Now it seems that I am too troublesome. !”
Wang Yun, who was about to leave his seat, changed his expression when he heard this. He quickly sat back on the chair and said with a smile: "I wonder what position this little brother holds under the deputy envoy?"
Chen Xiaomu calmly cupped his hands and said, "Xiao Ke is not talented, he is just a personal guard."
Wang Yun raised his hand and patted his forehead lightly, "Haha, as the deputy ambassador's personal guard, it seems that my little brother is deeply favored by Master Zhu, and the burden on him is not light!"
"There, there, everything I have depends on the cultivation of Deputy Shi!" Chen Xiaomu pretended to clasp his fists and bow in the direction of Tianquan County!
Wang Yun changed the subject and asked tentatively, "I wonder what the point is for my little brother to bring up old things from many years ago?"
"Is this...!" Chen Xiaomu immediately acted like he was hesitant to speak.
Wang Yun glanced at the middle-aged scholar, who nodded in understanding, turned around and entered Wang Yun's bedroom. After a moment, he took out four silver ingots on a wooden tray and placed them next to Chen Xiaomu. Chen Xiaomu reached out and grabbed them from the tray. I looked at the ingots, they were definitely top quality snowflake silver, about fifty taels each.
Seeing Chen Xiaomuhou's anxious look, Wang Yun smiled and said, "It's okay, little brother, I will keep it a secret for you."
Chen Xiaomu clasped his fist at Wang Yun, "General Wang is so righteous, I must have told you everything!" Then he pretended to think back, "A few days ago, our Chu army, led by Marshal Han, just arrived in Tianjin Outside Quancheng, two former E people came to my door and wanted to give me a reward. Mr. Zhu ignored them and asked me to drive them away, but the two Chu people kept explaining to me that they were captured in Tianquan County. When we got to the princess of the E Kingdom, Ximen Ruoen, we found out from her the letter of gratitude that your General Wang wrote to the Emperor of the E Kingdom, Ximen Jun!"
"Oh" Wang Yun was shocked, "Little brother, have you got this letter?"
Chen Xiaomu shook his head, "General Wang, that letter is nothing. Guan Jian is the princess named Ximen Ruoen. Although she is the princess of the previous dynasty, she is a living person. Do you think the price of these two people can be low? ? I’m just a personal guard. I can’t get people who want an official position, and I don’t have much money. I don’t know where these two people hid Ximen Ruoen. Otherwise, I would just kill them one by one. You’re right? wrong?"
Wang Yun nodded helplessly, "That's right. I just don't know where the two thieves are now. Can they be found again?"
"It shouldn't be difficult. I promised them at that time that when the war to destroy Zheng is over in the past few days, let them come to Xinjing to find me, and I will introduce them to Master Zhu!" Chen Xiaomu said.
"Really?" Wang Yun suddenly turned from worry to joy, "When the time comes, please ask my little brother to send the person directly to me. I will definitely thank you very much!"
"It's okay, but..." Chen Xiaomu frowned, looking a little embarrassed.
"Hey, little brother, is there anything we can't say between you and me now?" Seeing Chen Xiaomu's hesitation, Wang Yun immediately put on a show of sincerity.
"General Wang, do you think this is okay? When I see these two people, I will deceive the letter of gratitude you wrote to Ximen Jun and return it to you. Is this man? I'll send it to Mr. Zhu. Otherwise, Master Zhu will find out in the future, I’m afraid...!"
"Haha, little brother, I'm not in the way. This time I will try my best to help Mr. Zhu wipe out the remnants of Zheng's army in Tianquan County and capture Emperor Zheng Su Chengxuan. I guess Mr. Zhu will be the governor of Jiedu with this great contribution. It’s not a problem for me, and as for this small achievement of catching the former princess Ximen Ruoen, he definitely won’t argue with me!”
Although he was mentally prepared, Chen Xiaomu was still shocked. He didn't expect that Wang Yun didn't miss his old relationship at all. Fortunately, Hou Kun didn't come looking for him when he came to the Chu army, otherwise he would have died without knowing how.
Chen Xiaomu pretended to be relieved and stroked his chest. Then he looked at Hou Kun, who was still kneeling. His whole body was shaking like chaff. Fortunately, it was midnight, the candlelight was dim, and Wang Yun and the middle-aged scholar were all distracted. Focus on what Chen Xiaomu said. Didn't notice her!
"How's it going? Little brother, are you relieved now? In fact, Lord Zhu and I have come to the same destination by different paths, and we are both dedicated to our saints. It's just that this small merit is not worth mentioning to Lord Zhu!"
Chen Xiaomu laughed, "I thought General Wang would miss his old relationship and let the former princess go in private. Now it seems that I have a villainous heart."
"That's possible! Am I the kind of person who doesn't know right from wrong and indulges in private affairs? I didn't expect that I was so cautious back then, but a fish slipped through the net. Now it's time to bring him to justice!" Wang Yun said with a smile, stroking his hands.
"General Wang, I don't understand this. What happened to the princess who slipped through the net? Did you let this princess go privately?" Chen Xiaomu asked in surprise.
Wang Yun waved his hands hurriedly, "Little brother, you can't say such nonsense. How could I do such a thing? To tell you the truth, when the Holy One was dealing with Ximen Jun's family, he was unable to make a decision. He was worried that they had just After signing the letter of surrender, killing them would attract criticism from other countries. When I saw this situation, I took the initiative to go to the then Marshal Shi, and the son of the current chief minister, Shi Biao, to discuss the plan. After a while, he decided to share the worries of the Holy One and kill him first. That night, he led the troops to surround Ximen Jun's family, and then went on a killing spree, killing his entire family, men, women, and children. Well, this little girl escaped! But now she has been sent back to me in a roundabout way, so that I can make another contribution, haha, God has been so kind to me!"
