As night fell, the door of the Octopus Escort Bureau was closed, and the lights in the courtyard were brightly lit. Dozens of escorts lined up in three rows and looked extremely nervous as they watched Chang Yu carry away the Grand Master's chair.
The head of the escort, Chen Yangzhai, is a master of martial arts recruited by Chunxiang. He originally followed orders in Dongchang, but he was asked to take charge of the escort agency after it opened. Of course, business matters are still handled by the people from Octopus. After all, these warriors are not good at writing. Can't read a word.
Chen Yangzhai was the first to practice. He was a martial artist with a kung fu passed down from his family. His fists and kicks made a lot of noise. His face remained unchanged and his expression was unstable. Chen Wangting said in a low voice: "He has the foundation of a concubine."
Chang Yu's expression was as calm as water, and he signaled to continue. The boxers in the courtyard took turns to practice, and brought out all their secret skills. Everyone couldn't help but cheer for the wonderful things, except the little eunuch who laughed and said nothing.
Actual combat is the only truth to test one's ability. Chang Yu saw boxers practicing, and he could tell with his eyesight that these boxers all had actual combat experience and were not comparable to the Park Masters of later generations.
But he still wanted to see some real skills, so he said to Chen Yangzhai and others: "You and others under my command are free to challenge, and the winner will be rewarded with ten taels of silver." As soon as he said this, all the boxers' eyes lit up, and they were eager to try.
It was only then that everyone under Chang Yu suddenly realized that when the governor said he was taking them to have fun, he was not taking them to eat, drink and have fun, but to have a fight, which made Wuzhong happy. He whispered to Song Luo next to him: "Brother, today I'm going to get rich later, if I have ten taels for one, I'll give you ten."
Song Luoshu pretended not to hear, but Song Luoyu next to him glanced at him with a half-smile, but this smile put Wu Zhonghun away, and stared at Song Luoyu in a daze. He was about to jump out of the field when he was excited, but was caught by a quick-eyed man. Qiao Sanxiu grabbed him and gave him a look, telling him to control himself and stop getting carried away and causing trouble again. Wu Zhong glanced at Chang Yu who was sitting upright and secretly rejoiced that his scar had healed and he had forgotten the pain. He was so grateful to Qiao San Show is grateful.
However, the reality made Wu Zhong extremely disappointed. None of these boxers were fools. Seeing that he and Tu Yuan were as tall as giant towers, with eager faces and green eyes, he knew that they were not good, so he jumped over the two of them to challenge others. , such as Chen Suole, Chen Ruxin and the thin Jiangfa.
Although these boxers are not short of good fighters, none of the personal attendants around the governor of Dongchang are good. They have followed him through life and death and fought countless battles. Their actual combat experience is far beyond the comparison of these people.
After a competition, none of the escorts won. Only then did they realize that none of the people around the little eunuch were just decorations. They were all cruel and ruthless people who killed without blinking an eye. Even that woman was so vicious that it was shocking.
If they knew that Song Luoyu was originally an assassin, they wouldn't be so surprised. Instead, they should be lucky that it was a competition, otherwise they would have been dead and dismembered.
Normally, except for Chen Yangzhai and Song Luoshu, who were evenly matched, there was no victory left. This made the escorts look shameless, but Chang Yu still praised them highly and appreciated everything they said, and then held a banquet in the courtyard. Everyone in the escort agency was enjoying themselves.
There was no business in the Escort Bureau and everyone was busy at this time. Those who set the table, those who cooked, and those who did the odd jobs were very busy, but also very happy.
Chang Yu took the time to wander around the escort agency and saw that there were all kinds of weapon training equipment everywhere. He was very satisfied and played with Chen Yangzhai and others. After a while, he became very excited. sweat.
After he had washed up, the banquet was set, everyone was seated, the food and wine were flowing, and it was very lively. Unusually, Chang Yu drank several drinks in a row, with a blushing face and a bright smile, chatting with the escorts. There was no trace of the governor of the East Factory. His airs made the escorts surprised at how down-to-earth he was.
"Factory Supervisor is in high spirits tonight." Wu Zhong saw that Chang Yu rarely drank. He picked up his glass and was about to make a toast. Li Muxian pulled it off and shook his head slightly. Wuzhong didn't know, but he knew that Li Muxian was a smart man. There was a reason for letting him go, so he went to look for Song Luoshu.
Chang Yu rarely drinks alcohol, and Li Muchian is very thoughtful and knows that the war is approaching. The little eunuch is under too much psychological pressure. Although he said that Feng Qingyun Dan is sure of victory, it is just a pretense to boost the morale of the army. In fact, what he has to endure is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine. .
In the battle to defend the capital, this matter is nothing to worry about. Even Li Muchian is sure that with the strength of the Qing army at this time, as long as the Ming army defends them, there is no chance of breaking the city. What Chang Yu is worried about is the peripheral battle. How to use the minimum force to defeat the city? His sacrifice severely hit Dorgon.
After three drinks, when everyone was in the highest mood, there was a knock on the door outside the escort office, and then a eunuch hurried in and whispered in Chang Yu's ear: "Your Majesty, the prince has invited you."
Chang Yu was startled. It was eight or nine o'clock in the evening. The palace gate was locked and the inner city was closed. It was a little surprising that the prince could still send people to look for him here. Could it be something urgent? : "Where's Chunxiang?"
"Mr. Chun is with the prince."
Chang Yu stood up and said goodbye to Chen Yangzhai, and led his guards to leave the escort agency. It was already dark outside, but in the bustling red light district, there were dancing birds and dancing birds everywhere, which made Wuzhong, Tu Yuan, Jia Waixiong and others dizzy and excited. Bleeded all over the floor.
Entering the inner city, the eunuch led the way, but when he arrived at the imperial city, he did not stop but walked towards Dongchang Hutong. Chang Yu understood this and secretly cursed Chunxiang for becoming more and more bold, and actually got the prince out late at night. , of course the prince must have forced him.
Chang Yu had previously ordered that the eunuchs and maids in the palace were not allowed to leave the palace at will, and he was the only one who could freely enter and leave the palace behind closed doors late at night. However, no one in Dongchang or inside the imperial city knew that Chunxiang was Chang Yu's brother. , who doesn’t know that Chunxiang is also respected by the emperor now, so even after the door is closed, they turn a blind eye when Chunxiang wants to come in and out, so in order to give him a chance, they even get the prince out.
Maybe this kid is too depressed in the palace. Imagine that a boy of fifteen or sixteen is at the most active age. Who can bear to be locked up in the palace every day? But Chang Yu still decided to reprimand him later and couldn't let him go. Once he became ambitious and couldn't sit still, it was okay to run out of the palace every three days. Emperor Chongzhen knew that his son was spoiled by his slaves and was spoiled, and even Chang Yu couldn't save Chunxiang's head.
However, when Chang Yu arrived at the Dongchang Yamen, he discovered that Chunxiang was not getting bolder and bolder, but that he was extremely daring. The person he created was not the prince, but Princess Zhu Ainao of Kunxing! ! ! !
This is simply the height of audacity! Chang Yu didn't dare to do this, and he didn't know how to do it!
Chunxiang said with a mournful face: "Brother, I really can't help it. Princess Kunxing was crying with runny nose and tears. She said that she begged me and wanted to come out for some air. You said that every master has said the same thing as begging for a slave. What can I do? Even if you refuse, I can’t bear to refuse!”
Chang Yu gritted his teeth: "Don't think about the consequences. If there is even a little bit of news about this matter and the emperor knows about it, your head will not be saved, even I can't save you!"
Chunxiang lowered his head and said nothing.
Chang Yu let out a long sigh: "How did you get her out?"
The palace is closed at dusk until dawn. During this period, only two people can come out. One is the emperor, and the other is Chang Yu. How did Zhu Ainao come out? The eunuchs and guards guarding the palace gate are not so bold to open the door, let alone the Qianqing gate. Outside, there were those in the duty room who were on duty, all watching.
Chunxiang exhaled and spoke eloquently. When he entered the palace in the afternoon, he met Princess Kunxing. Zhu Aona asked her to shield her from her. Then he said with tears in his eyes that he had been very flustered recently, especially at night. He always had nightmares about Tatars. Zi invaded the capital and entered the imperial city. There was a sea of fire everywhere... She was woken up by nightmares for several days and was soaked... She was scared, scared to death, but she couldn't say these things nonsense, even if she was dreaming. You can't say it, otherwise it will be regarded as unknown, disturbing people's hearts and the morale of the army. After all, he is different from the prince.
She felt that she was going to be tortured to death. She needed to get out of the womb for some air. She felt that she was going crazy from the depression. The only person she could ask for help was Chunxiang. After all, Chunxiang had helped her once before.
Chunxiang was soft-hearted and finally agreed, letting him sneak into the Dongchang Yamen with his personal maid before the palace door was locked. He waited until the casino in the Imperial City opened in the dark and took advantage of the quiet night when there were few people. out.
But where to go after leaving the imperial city? Zhu Yuyao said she didn't know, but Chunxiang was confused. He first sent her to the Waidongchang Yamen and then sent his confidant Chang Yu to go there. In order to give him some psychological preparation, he deliberately said that the prince was looking for him.
Could it be that she had somehow sensed the tragic experience of another person in another space? Chang Yu frowned and thought deeply. He already had an indescribable emotion for Zhu Aao, and now he felt even more pity for her when he learned that she was trapped in a nightmare. I also secretly found out that this girl can really endure it. I saw her the day before yesterday and she looked like everything was normal. Who would have known that she was secretly suffering from mental pressure that ordinary people could not bear. If I were to put myself in her shoes, I would have gone crazy in this deep palace compound. .
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The fight starts tomorrow, get your ammunition ready!
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