The sword was shining with silver light, but under the scorching sun, it seemed to be encrusted with a layer of shining golden light. It was flying up and down in the courtyard; a group of people gathered around to watch, watching a tall and round man holding it. Holding the black sword handle, he danced vigorously. Immediately, he stopped the sword, put it on the scabbard, threw it to someone else, exhaled heavily, and wiped the sweat with a cloth.
"Captain Yuan's martial arts skills have become much better!" A person stepped forward and praised him.
"After practicing for a while, I felt a little dizzy. I'm not as good as before." Yuan Lun still sat there panting.
"Where. When we were conquering us a few days ago, none of the brothers could beat the governor." The man said with a smile.
"That's because you are not living up to expectations. If you make any more mistakes in this salt-burning ship, I will have you thrown into the execution ground and beheaded like your elder brother!"
"Master Yuan asked me to pretend to be an army transporter and burn the ships. What was your intention?"
He sneered, "You robbers are short of wisdom," Yuan Lun pointed to his temples, "Once the salt boat is burned and the court is damaged, the prefect of one party will not be able to escape the blame; when the time comes, Lu Deguang will be dismissed from office. This is hateful, As soon as the stumbling block for arguing with me is rolled away, all major military and political affairs in Chenzhou are in my hands. It's just a pity for the general judge, who will go to see the King of Hell within a few days of putting on this official robe."
"Sir, Judge Ye Tong is here." An officer ran to the courtyard and reported.
"I saw him for the last time." Yuan Lun stood up, took the sword, and said to the thief: "You stay here first, and don't come out."
Yuan Lun hung his sword on his waist and strode up to the main hall. Seeing Ye Yongjia waiting there, he smiled heartily and said, "Is Ye Tongpan going to be the Salt Supervisor?"
"Yes. That's why I came here to ask for a seal from the Governor's Office so that I can dispatch troops." Ye Yongjia replied.
"I know all this," Yuan Lun said, "but that would be too much trouble."
"That……"
"Look at this." Yuan Lun took off the sword and pressed it on the table. "Just take this with you. If they dare to disobey the order, they will be killed immediately."
Ye Yongjia brought the sword over, but it felt too heavy for the first time. He tried a few more times before he could hold it. He took off the scabbard of the sword, and a sharp white blade flashed out of the tiger's swallowing mouth, making him feel slightly frightened. He put the sword back in and saw Yuan Lun looking at him: "How does this sword look?"
"Extremely sharp, extremely sharp." Ye Yongjia also had to praise the power of this sword.
"Then take it. Is there anything else?"
"I'm sorry to bother you, Governor. I'll take my leave." After Ye Yongjia bowed, he walked down the hall with his sword in hand, not even taking a moment to examine the shape of the sword. He removed his hand from the sword handle, which was also engraved with the words "Chenzhou Governor Yuan Lunzhi" Sword' word. He then put the sword on his waist, mounted his horse and left the governor's hall.
"Come in." Yuan Lun heard a slight noise on the door behind him and shouted.
The thief opened the door and saw that Ye Yongjia had left, so he climbed up the steps with confidence.
"West, fourth cabinet from the left, bottom floor."
The thief then ran to the storage cabinets, squatted down, and opened the bottom drawer. There was a firearm wrapped in a yellow cloth, and when he spread the cloth, an earth-colored bird gun the size of a dagger was lying on it. There, the blunderbuss body is carved with fine patterns and is also engraved with the words "Chenzhou Governor Yuan Lun's blunderbuss".
"I seized it from the barbarians during the expedition to Guangxi. If you are in danger, use it to escape. After burning the salt ship, you can leave."
The man carefully held up the small blunderbuss. After hearing this, his eyes lit up: "Really?"
"Really, there is no need to detain him here." Yuan Lun said calmly.
When Ye Yongjia arrived at Xihua County, it was a sunny and sunny day at noon. He and Kou Zhong knelt down and dismounted. The two chatted and walked to the military tent in the city. They first entered the tent and hung their swords on the knife stands, and then went out to select troops with Kou Zhong Qian. It is said that it is a selection, but in fact, the governor's office has already arranged the generals and soldiers, so it can only be said to be a selection of troops.
Kou Zhong asked the transport troops from all over the place to gather together, and the transport troops immediately lined up and stood in front of Ye Yongjia.
"Everyone, the salt boat will arrive at the shore of Xihua in three days. You must be careful to protect it to ensure there is no danger."
Everyone said yes and went to work at the dock.
Ye Yongjia walked step by step on the mossy steps and came to the edge of the pier. The first few transport troops each carried a bundle of ropes to the river bank for emergency use; some built high platforms to prevent sudden changes on the river and make it easier to observe.
Ye Yongjia was glancing around when he was suddenly surrounded by someone behind him, causing him to stumble a little.
"How do you read the road?" Kou Zhongchao asked the man sternly.
Ye Yongjia turned around and saw a Yunjun lying there, and a firecracker fell out on the ground. He didn't dare to pick it up anymore, his face was full of horror.
"Don't get angry so easily. I'm standing here -" He bent down and picked up the gun, looking at him suspiciously. "This Yunjun can't carry firearms, for fear that they might accidentally misfire. Do you understand?"
"Ah... understand." The man looked at him nervously.
"Go." Ye Yongjia patted him, and the man walked towards the dock, still not forgetting to look back a few times.
Ye Yongjia looked at the gun. It was in natural and exquisite condition, but could not see any markings. Upon closer inspection, there were a few shallow engravings on the body of the gun, but the marks were no longer clear. When he touched it, there were indeed A bumpy feeling. He frowned and put the gun away hesitantly. He returned to the military tent, put the gun on the table, and looked at the sword on the knife stand, which Yuan Lun had given him: it still said "Sword of Yuan Lun, Governor of Chenzhou" written on it.
He had no idea, but that indescribable feeling came to his mind. He stood up and sat down again. He must not be so careless. he thought.
Suddenly he had a flash of inspiration, as if he had been thinking about it in his mind for a long time before he suddenly woke up. He immediately grabbed the blunderbuss on the table, pushed Kou Zhong away, and walked straight out of the tent. Kou Zhong chased after him, but Ye Yongjia had already turned over and jumped on his horse. , eagerly took the riding whip, raised his head and saw Kou Zhong, and said hurriedly: "Stabilize the situation here first, I will go back to the Huaining Governor's Office!"
Without saying another word, he whipped the horse that sat down hard, and it seemed to fly out of the tent.
Ye Yongjia did not have lunch and walked a long way on an empty stomach. Although he felt hungry, he had to endure it and went straight to the Governor's Hall.
He stood at the door and wiped a lot of sweat before he stepped forward to talk to the guard. Although his muscles and bones were aching, he still strengthened his spirits, stabilized his emotions, and asked with a smile in an orderly manner: "Is Governor Yuan in the hall?"
"Didn't you... arrive in Xihua?"
"I have a little matter to discuss with the governor. Please let me in."
"Okay, I'll make an announcement and open the door for the judge first."
"Thanks."
As soon as the door of the Governor's Hall opened, Ye Yongjia felt anxious; but when he took a step forward, he became determined; he swallowed his saliva and walked calmly to Yuan Lun.
