After he finished speaking, he was the first to swing the shovel and dig hard.
Several internal guards looked at each other. It was very cold in this place. It gets dark earlier than in the city. If we delay any longer, we might have to drag a coffin through the night, which would be unlucky.
They no longer hesitated and started to act together.
Several people were shoveling like flying, and wet soil was scattered everywhere.
As a thin layer of soil was quickly lifted, the hastily buried thin coffin was slowly revealed.
It had only been twenty days since Princess Rong was buried. The coffin was still brand new when it was dug out of the soil. It was just hung with some soil. The long nails on the coffin board still had some cold light and had not become rusty.
The inner guard looked at the coffin on the ground, wiped the dirt off his hands, and twitched his lips in an unlucky manner: "Sun Wuzuo, do you want to open the coffin now?"
Sun Ying stared at the intact coffin for a moment and shook her head: "No, just transport it back to the Department of Internal Health."
"Ah, it really has to be transported back. Isn't it too unlucky?" The inner guard exclaimed, glaring at Sun Ying and said: "Sun Wuzuo, are you serious? Don't you usually open the coffin here and bury it on the spot after the inspection? Of?"
Sun Ying said helplessly: "This is the order from the Commander-in-Chief."
Hearing this, the guards couldn't refuse. They pursed their lips tightly without saying a word, and they all started to carry the heavy coffin out of the mass grave. They tied the coffin to the cart and covered it with a deep The colored oilcloth made it airtight.
Sun Ying stayed on the spot and filled back the excavated soil shovel by shovel. The big hole just dug was instantly filled with moist new soil.
The cart pulled the heavy coffin, making soft creaking noises. Two deep ruts were imprinted in the muddy soil, and rushed towards Qixia Gate against the dazzling sunset.
"Ah Yao, just agree. If Meng Sui is unable to get out of Annan County Prince's Mansion, how can I explain to Jiuchao? He is going to beat me to death." Leng Linjiang sat on the table On the edge of the bed, he begged in a low voice.
Yao Yao sat on the bedside, supporting his forehead with his hands, and glanced at Leng Linjiang with a sneer on his face: "Master Shaoyin, please spare me. You are going to sell me and ask me to replace you." You're counting the money!" She tilted her head: "What kind of place is Annan County Prince's Mansion? It's a dragon's pond and a tiger's den. It's a dragon's pool and a tiger's den. I'm going in with my life, but I'm not going to come out alive. Master Shaoyin is only afraid of the reputation of the chief minister, but he I don’t feel sorry for my subordinate who sold you so many years of his life at all.”
Leng Linjiang smiled sadly and said with a guilty conscience: "How could it be possible? You are so smart and sweet-tongued, and you may make the Princess of Annan County happy. In a few days, she will even try to redeem you."
Yao Yao burst into laughter and laughed at himself: "Master Shaoyin, you think too highly of humble position. Now he is a seriously injured person with no power to restrain a chicken. Let alone coaxing others, just say a few more words. Even in a humble position, I feel exhausted."
"Look, you've talked so much now, and I haven't seen you tired." Leng Linjiang curled his lips and muttered. Seeing Yao Yao's face sinking, as if he was about to scold, he hurriedly The snacks were brought over and he said with a smile: "Little girl, please be kind and light it up like a firecracker. If you don't get married carefully, come here, the snacks in the Han family are good, try it."
Yao Yao snorted and looked at Leng Linjiang who was full of hospitality with a fearful look on his face. This was someone who showed his courtesy for something, and was both a traitor and a thief.
She tilted her head, her smiling eyes rolled around Leng Linjiang's face, and slowly landed on the plate of snacks. Her eyes moved slightly. She leaned back and picked up a piece of snacks, but she didn't know how to taste them. Swallowed slowly.
"How is it, how is it, is it delicious?" Leng Linjiang approached him like he was offering a treasure, and the strong smile on his face was so disgusting.
Yao Yao shuddered. There is a fundamental difference between kindness and courtesy. For a young man like Leng Linjiang who comes from a rich family, he should be kinder. His courtesy is scary.
Just when Yao Yao was thinking about how to completely dispel Leng Linjiang's absurd idea, someone knocked on the ajar door, and a slightly hoarse girl's voice came from outside, which sounded very strange: "A Yao Girl, my servant has been ordered to bring ginseng soup."
Yao Yao's eyes calmed down and he said calmly, "Come in."
Leng Linjiang saw Yao Yao's expression change instantly and sneered: "It's just ginseng soup, it's not bitter. Look, you're scared."
A girl of fifteen or sixteen years old walked into the room carrying an ebony tray with her head lowered. She gently placed the tray on the small table beside the bed. She held a wide-mouthed white porcelain bowl in both hands and handed it to Yao Yao, speaking softly. He said: "Girl, this is the ginseng soup ordered by Korean medicine."
Yao Yao slowly raised his eyes and stared at the little girl calmly. Then he held the lid with one hand and slowly moved it away, revealing half of the mouth of the bowl.
I saw a thin layer of light white tea foam floating on the light brown ginseng soup, forming a big word "go", which slowly gathered and dispersed with the girl's slightly trembling hands.
Yao Yao understood in an instant and slowly put the lid back on.
Seeing Yao Yao's action, Leng Linjiang laughed: "You are still afraid of bitterness, drink it while it's hot, the ginseng soup only becomes bitter when it's cold."
Yao Yao raised his head and glanced at Leng Linjiang, took the white porcelain bowl, and poured the ginseng soup in at once.
Leng Linjiang groaned, quickly took the candied fruit and stuffed it into Yao Yao's mouth, and kept mumbling: "Drink slowly, no matter how hard you drink, it will be better if you choke!"
Yao Yao pursed her lips and said nothing, staring deeply at the little girl.
The little girl hurriedly took the bowl and left.
Yao Yao then spoke after careful consideration: "Lao Leng, did the Korean Medical Order say how long I have to drink a bowl of ginseng soup this day?"
Leng Linjiang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Why do you worry about the ginseng soup? With Jiuchao and I here, are you still worried about missing your ginseng soup?"
Yao Yao shook his head and pretended to look sad: "Old Leng, you don't understand. It's easy to repay his debts, but it's hard to repay his debts in favor!"
Leng Linjiang knew who this "he" was. He raised his eyebrows and smiled meaningfully: "Well, you owe him a visit to Annan County Prince's Mansion in response to what I just told you. Whether it’s a debt of gratitude or a debt of money, I’ll pay it all for you, how about that?”
Yao Yao snorted: "Master Shaoyin suddenly has a strong conscience. He is really uncomfortable with his humble position."
Leng Linjiang curled his lips: "Just say it's okay."
"Okay, why not?" Yao Yao said impatiently, prolonging his voice.
As for how to pay it back, Yao Yao didn't ask, and Leng Linjiang didn't say anything either. He probably just let it go without mentioning it.
Leng Linjiang nodded with a smile and said, "I know A'ao has the softest heart." "What kind of person has the softest heart?" As soon as the two of them finished discussing, there was a confused voice outside the door, and Han Changmu opened the door. As he entered, he tilted his head and looked at the two of them.
"Jiuchao is back. He came back just in time. I have something to tell you." Leng Linjiang happily took Han Changmu to sit down and told him everything about the situation in the Annan County Prince's Mansion. He looked at Han Changmu as if he was taking credit: "Why? In this way, I have arranged for someone to pick up Meng Suige outside, and the news will come out as soon as tonight or tomorrow night."
"In other words, you want to send A Yao to the Annan County Prince's Palace?" Han Changmu caught the key point in Leng Linjiang's words and asked quietly.
Leng Linjiang didn't realize there was anything wrong with this arrangement at all, and said smugly, "Yes, Ah Yao is as careful as a hair, and Meng Sui is so good at eavesdropping."
"A perfect match?" Han Changmu said indifferently: "Is this how the word is used?"
Leng Linjiang groaned: "It doesn't matter whether the words are words or not, as long as the matter is done, it will be fine."
"No, I don't agree!" Unexpectedly, Han Changmu became anxious and refused sternly with his eyes wide open: "This is inappropriate, I don't agree!"
Leng Linjiang asked inexplicably: "Why can't it work? A'yao agreed, what's the reason?"
"You agreed?" Han Changmu's face was covered with frost.
Yao Yao was confused: "Yes, I agreed."
"You are still injured, how could you do such a dangerous thing!" Han Changmu became anxious.
The afterglow of the setting sun slanted into the window lattice and fell on Han Changmu's face like broken gold. Concern, anxiety, worry, mixed emotions were written all over his face, which were infinitely magnified in the evening light of the setting sun.
There was a trace of resistance in Yao Yao's heart and he tilted his head: "I know it well."
"Yes, yes, then there is Meng Suigai, Jiuchao, are you so worried about the people you have trained?" Leng Linjiang asked with a half-serious smile.
Han Changmu looked at Leng Linjiang and then at Yao Yao. Her repulsive look was not fake. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart and compromised: "Okay," he paused slightly and said, "But , since you are training girls for Yun Gui, it is reasonable for Yun Gui to accompany you, right?"
"Yes, this method is good." Leng Linjiang nodded repeatedly, knowing that this was Han Changmu's last concession, but he was really worried. If he followed him, even if nothing could be done, at least he would feel at ease.
After a moment of silence, Han Changmu asked attentively: "When will we go? How can we explain A Yao's injuries?"
Leng Linjiang said proudly: "Don't worry, I've thought about it. I'll drive there secretly after the curfew. The less visible the better, the better. As for A Yao's injury, this is the best thing. It's because she didn't Being obedient is proof that you are a tough guy!”
Han Changmu nodded and said expressionlessly: "That's fine, the injuries from the fall and the injuries from the beating are quite similar."
Leng Linjiang: "..."
Yao Yao: "..."
As soon as these matters were settled, Jin Yu knocked on the door outside: "Your Majesty, Zhao Yingrong and others from Qingyun Village are here to thank you for saving your life."
Han Changmu was stunned for a moment and said loudly: "Please come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of messy and rapid footsteps sounded outside the door. Before Han Changmu could speak, the door was smashed open with a bang.
Afterwards, Zhao Yingrong and others rushed in like fighting wolves.
Leng Linjiang was startled by the huge movement and stared at Zhao Yingrong and others in shock. Unfortunately, he thought that these people had become polite when they came to Han Mansion and learned to knock before entering.
Zhao Yingrong and others didn't believe that they had really escaped until they settled down in the Han Mansion. When they arrived at the Han Mansion last night, they thought of thanking Han Changmu for saving his life, and then rested for the night. Take a walk around Chang'an City to see if there is any suitable livelihood.
Although they all brought gold and silver with them when they left Qingyun Village, it was not a long-term solution to just sit back and have nothing.
Zhao Yingrong, Li Changming and Zhao Fusheng all knelt down on the ground and thanked loudly with great gratitude: "I would like to thank you, Sir, for saving my life!"
Han Changmu raised his hand calmly: "Master, you're welcome, please sit down."
The three people stood up together. They were all rude people from the mountains. They suddenly arrived at the deep house with strict rules. They were quite embarrassed and uneasy. They didn't even dare to fill up the bed, so they only sat on a narrow side.
Leng Linjiang saw the uncomfortable and stiff figures of these three people, and he laughed dumbly and said: "Why does the master seem to have no energy? Could it be that the servants of the Han family are being neglected?"
"No, no, no." Zhao Yingrong moved his butt awkwardly and laughed twice.
Han Changmu pursed his lips and asked as gently as possible: "You guys have already entered Beijing. I don't know what your plans are in the future. Do you still want to do errands for the Department of Internal Health as mentioned before? Or do you have anything else?" Thoughts?"
Zhao Yingrong and Li Changming looked at each other hesitantly. Both of them were straightforward and short-spoken. Even if they had many plans in their hearts, they probably couldn't explain them clearly.
Li Changming poked Zhao Fusheng with his elbow, lowered his voice and said: "Fusheng, you tell me, your father and I won't tell you."
Zhao Fusheng looked embarrassed: "Second uncle, I, I'm afraid I can't speak well."
Li Changming whispered: "That's better than me and your father. Look at your father." He nuzzled at Zhao Yingrong: "I'm even trembling." He lowered his head and laughed at himself: "Your second uncle, I'm even worse. I almost peed my pants."
Zhao Fusheng was speechless, and after a while he came back to his senses. He bowed and saluted Han Changmu: "As for the Master, I have discussed it and am willing to handle errands for the Department of Internal Health as agreed before. But," he He paused slightly, hesitated for a moment, and continued: "It's just the future and livelihood of many brothers in Qingyun Village. I don't know how to settle it."
It is not an easy task to place nearly a thousand water bandits, and it is not something that can be concealed from others. I am afraid that as soon as these people enter the city, they will already be noticed by those who are interested.
However, fortunately, Han Changmu did not want to hide this matter. He had just entered the palace and reported the matter to Emperor Yong'an in detail. He also obtained Emperor Yong'an's order to properly arrange these water bandits. Use those who can be used, and those who cannot be used. Those who use it will be placed in the suburbs to serve the people.
With this decree, it was not very difficult for Han Changmu to arrange for these people.
He thought for a moment and said softly: "It is very easy to arrange the three heads of the family. The Internal Security Department operates many hidden stakes in Chang'an City, which requires a lot of manpower. The head of the family can choose a restaurant, inn, or restaurant. , even the Escort Bureau and the Cabinet Office are all acceptable. As for the other people in Qingyun Village, I have asked the saint's will to properly arrange them. I will arrange internal guards to screen them one by one and find suitable people. If the Department of Internal Health is retained, those who are not suitable for the position will have their household registrations left in the suburbs outside Beijing, and the fields will be distributed. I wonder what the three of you think?"
This was already a very proper and comprehensive arrangement. Zhao Yingrong and the others thought about it for a long time, but they didn't find any faults.
Zhao Yingrong was most worried about the brothers who had followed him through life and death. When he heard Han Changmu's arrangement, he nodded and thanked him: "Your Majesty, the arrangement couldn't be more appropriate. I don't have any objections."
Han Changmu nodded: "Since the head master also agrees to my arrangement, then this matter should be done sooner rather than later, Jin Yu." He turned to look at Jin Yu and ordered in a low voice: "Send everyone in Qingyun Village to the Internal Security Department in batches. Meng, oh no, let He Zhenfu carefully select and screen them one by one and record them in the record."
Jin Yuying claimed yes and turned around to make arrangements.
Leng Linjiang understood very well why Han Changmu was so eager to resettle these water bandits. These people in Qingyun Village, plus the surviving girls, totaled thousands of them. It would not be difficult to raise them for three to five days, and a few more. Japan is afraid that it will bring down Han Mansion.
"I wonder what kind of career the boss wants to choose?" Leng Linjiang asked with a smile.
Zhao Yingrong and Li Changming looked at each other and said after careful consideration: "Master Secretary, I have a merciless request. I am thinking that I and my second brother are working as secret agents for the Internal Security Department in the capital. I wonder if I can do it." Also include him in the Department of Internal Health?"
After saying that, Zhao Yingrong and the others looked at Han Changmu hopefully.
If this can be done, Zhao Fusheng will be a government official from now on, which will have a much brighter future than being a water bandit.
Han Changmu has the final say on the people and affairs of the Department of Internal Health. One more Zhao Fusheng is not enough, and one less Zhao Fusheng is not enough. There is no need for him to be embarrassed about this kind of thing, so he nodded happily and said: "Okay. The officer agreed."
Zhao Yingrong and Li Changming both breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhao Fusheng was overjoyed and immediately knelt down on the ground and said with great gratitude: "I thank you Sir, I am willing to work for you."
Seeing this scene, Yao Yao pursed his lips calmly. Han Changmu made a lot of money on this errand. If nothing else, with this group of water bandits who have been loyal to him since then, his power will be greatly increased.
She secretly sighed, otherwise buying people's hearts would be a very profitable business.
Yao Yao was thinking endlessly when a worried low voice suddenly came from his ear: "A Yao, what's wrong with you?"
Yao Yao raised his head, met Han Changmu's anxious eyes, and said blankly: "Ah, I have nothing to do with my humble job, what's wrong?"
"The boss just asked you how your injury is? You didn't respond for a long time." Han Changmu raised his hand to wipe Yao Yao's forehead without hesitation, and breathed a sigh of relief: "There is no fever, Yao, do you think you are okay?"
Yao Yao concealed her smile and said, "It's okay. It's okay to be in a humble position." She nodded towards Zhao Yingrong and said, "Thank you for your concern, Master. My injury is not serious. I will be fine after a few days of rest."
"Okay, Ah Yao, please stop pretending to be sick. This little injury is nothing to you." Leng Linjiang laughed and said, "First Master, you'd better discuss it with the Second Master and choose one." A profitable business.”
"Yes, yes, making money for a living." Zhao Yingrong and Li Changming immediately became energetic and started whispering while touching their heads.
After a moment, Zhao Yingrong suddenly patted his thigh and said with a smile: "Second brother is right, it's settled!" He turned to Han Changmu and saluted: "Master Secretary, I have discussed it with my second brother. If you like, A liquor store operation.”
"Oh, why did the boss choose a wine shop?" Leng Linjiang raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise. He thought that the most profitable business should be a cabinet shop, and these two should choose a cabinet shop. Even if it was not possible, they should choose an escort agency. This is their most advantageous business. As for the wine shop, apart from drinking a lot, these two people have no ability to run a wine shop at all.
Li Changming touched the back of his head and smiled sheepishly: "Neither the villain nor the eldest brother have read any books. If you are a big brother, you can't read a bunch of words. There is no need to think about running a cabinet shop. As for the escort agency, the villain will wait until he comes to Beijing. I just want to save my life and don’t want to do such a dangerous business. After thinking about it, the wine shop is the most suitable for villains.”
Han Changmu nodded clearly: "Since the first and second masters have their own plans, I naturally have no objections."
After settling the matter, Han Changmu ordered Jin Yu to take Zhao Yingrong and Li Changming to spend a few days in the capital and choose a suitable place to run a wine shop.
Zhao Yingrong and the other three thanked him repeatedly and left with Jin Yu gratefully.
Seeing that there was no one else in the room, Leng Linjiang patted Yao Yao's hand and said with a narrow smile: "Okay, it's almost time. We should go to Annan County Prince's Mansion."
Han Changmu raised his eyebrows and said, "I'll send you there."
Yao Yao taunted with a half-smile: "If Sir Shi sends you a humble post, I'm afraid the people from the Prince's Palace of Annan County will kick him out."
Han Changmu: "..."
Leng Linjiang: "..."
After finishing their evening meal, Leng Linjiang and Yao Yao simply packed up their belongings, boarded a very inconspicuous carriage, and drove along a remote road with few people around, heading all the way to Annan County Prince's Mansion.
Yao Yao leaned weakly against the car wall, his face pale, and he didn't even bother to open his eyes.
Leng Linjiang spoke easily, but when he saw Yao Yao like this, he was still very flustered. He felt her pulse, tried her forehead again, and asked with a guilty conscience: "Ah Yao, Ah Yao, Ah Yao Are you okay, Ayao!"
"If you're so afraid of my death, don't ask me to do this or that! You've ordered me to pretend to be a good person, huh!" Yao Yao closed his eyes and lazily taunted.
Leng Linjiang was startled. He was originally worried about Yao Yao's health, but when she ridiculed him, he slapped Yao Yao dumbfounded: "You're going to scare me to death, you!"
Yao Yao was so painful from being slapped that he immediately opened his eyes and glared at Leng Linjiang: "You want to die, what good will it do you to beat me to death!"
Leng Linjiang raised his eyebrows and smiled: "If I kill you, I will no longer be popular with you. Why is there no benefit!"
"Kill me and you won't have anyone to deal with you!" Yao Yao retorted.
Leng Linjiang snorted and heard the bustling sounds outside the car. A dusk drum sounded. The bustling sounds suddenly became urgent and messy. His face darkened and he lowered his voice and said, "You don't care about the situation in Annan County Prince's Mansion." "It's very clear that it would be better if I could stay with you. If not, you are just a lamb to be slaughtered now. If something happens to you, Jiuchao won't kill me," he paused slightly and said worriedly. : "I'd better tell you about the Annan County Prince's Mansion."
