On the wedding day, Zhang Qi accepted the kneeling and kowtows from Zhang Guang and Qinghua as his parents' elder.
As the couple bowed and were sent into the bridal chamber, the smile on Zhang Qi's face gradually faded. He glanced at Lu Mu, who then left quietly.
There are a total of 300 people in the wedding team including NPCs, and more than 100 of them are the manpower arranged by Zhang Qi for Qinghua. Those people have enough experience and innocent identities. The last robbery around Wuyou County brought Zhang Qi Many Han people of Liaodong origin were identified, and the identities of these people were an excellent cover-up.
Lu Mu's departure was naturally to arrange these. After exchanging the people who weaved nets in Liaodong with the people in the wedding team, these more than 100 people quietly became Han people near Xiangping.
As for Zhang Qi himself, he had already appeared in the inner courtyard of the prefect's mansion at this time, and Zhang Yi, who was entertaining guests, sat opposite him with a glowing face.
The two drank and talked happily.
"Qi, it would be great if there were excellent generals like you in the Han Dynasty. It's a pity that the Han Dynasty has been weak for seventy years, but it has been weak for seventy years. Alas."
After saying that, Zhang Yi glanced at Zhang Qi, then raised his glass and drank.
Regarding the profound meaning of Zhang Yi's words, Zhang Qi understood after a little taste. This old guy had lost trust in the Han Dynasty. No wonder he was so eager to marry his daughter. He didn't agree to it.
However, the in-law relationship was still formed. This kind of alliance that has existed since ancient times and has a good response made the two people dare to speak more openly.
Zhang Qi smiled and raised his glass with Zhang Yi: "My sister married the son of the prefect. From now on, Qi will call the prefect uncle."
"Hahaha, what's wrong with that? I'm very generous when it comes to my nephew. Tell me what you want, and my uncle will do it for you!"
Perhaps due to the drunkenness, Zhang Yi was a little bold, but his eyes looked at Zhang Qi brightly.
"Tuk-tuk——"
Zhang Qi casually checked the bandit case, and then said calmly: "I have some trivial matters that I need to trouble my uncle about. I want to open up the trade route from Liaodong to Chang'an. I wonder if my uncle can do it?"
"This matter is not difficult. The Zhang family has ready-made trade routes. Whether it is Shan Yuting or Chang'an City, the Zhang family's caravans travel every year. I just ask the housekeeper to arrange it for you."
Zhang Yi waved his hand casually. This is the truth. For a large family that has been in Liaodong for a long time, trade routes are not difficult for him. Otherwise, how could the Zhang family have enough wealth to control the entire Liaodong Army.
Zhang Qi thanked him, and then asked: "Winter is coming. I wonder if my uncle might help me buy a batch of grain and grass. As you know, there are many people in my place, and I have had some problems eating and drinking recently."
The people who hired him and those who welcomed his bride had all been to Wuhuan, so Zhang Qi believed that Zhang Yi definitely knew his situation there.
"I have heard that Qi is a great talent, and he has gathered hundreds of thousands of people in a short period of time. I have already thought of it. Zhang's caravan should now raise food and grass in various counties. In a month or so, it can send hundreds of thousands of stones to Wuhuan. , help you understand coal burning.
but"
Zhang Yi said and glanced at Zhang Qi meaningfully: "I heard that Qi was building a city in Wuhuan. I wonder what the purpose of this move is?"
Zhang Qi smiled and said: "The Huns are very fierce. Without the wall, the poor people I gathered would be completely exposed to the sword. I am not afraid of my uncle's jokes. I am a kind-hearted person, and I don't want to see the tragedy in the world." ”
"Oh, then Qi Ke wants to build the city wall faster. I heard that the two tribes of Zuo and Wang are very violent now, and the tribes east of the curtain are in dire straits recently."
Zhang Qi raised his eyebrows: "Yeah, then I have to be more careful. Alas, it's late at night, and my nephew won't disturb his uncle's rest anymore, so he should retreat first."
Zhang Yi stood up and sent Zhang Qi to the door: "I'm old, my body and bones are not as good as those of young people. Uncle will have those grains sent to Wuhuan as soon as possible."
Zhang Qi nodded, pretending to be angry as he walked away: "My uncle is a great talent, and he is now in his prime. It is a pity that the Han Emperor has no vision. If Qi becomes the Han Emperor, my uncle will also be a prince."
"Hahaha, how can Qi say that? I don't have that talent."
"Uncle, there is no need to be humble, Qi believes that one day he will come."
As Zhang Qi's figure disappeared around the corner of the porch, his last words reached Zhang Yi's ears.
With his hands behind his back, Zhang Yi stood outside the door for a long time. Looking at the bright moon, he stroked his long beard and said, "Prince."
——
The next day, Qinghua followed Zhang Guang and served tea to Zhang Yi and his wife.
After Zhang Yi happily took it, he handed a wooden box to Qinghua: "From now on, we are a family. You and Guang'er have a good life. If you need anything, you can talk to Chan'er, my mother, or even me. Don’t think of yourself as an outsider.”
Qinghua nodded shyly, called her father and mother, and then went to other courtyards to see the ceremony.
Zhang Qi's house, after waking up from his sleep, he called Lu Mu.
"Your Majesty."
Zhang Qi nodded and washed himself under the uniforms of the female soldiers.
"Send a message back to Wuhuan and ask the spy merchants to stop their activities on the grassland and leave only the webs to detect the news. In addition, let all the spy merchants travel to Liaodong, bringing Wuhuan's sugar and salt, and follow Zhang's The caravan goes to the Central Plains and Shan Yuting."
"promise!"
Lu Mu took the order and left. Zhang Qi and Zhang Yi talked until late at night last night. When he came back, he was already sleepy. However, after waking up, he immediately understood Zhang Yi's reminder last night. From the perspective of Zuo Wang and others, It's in the prairie.
As for when he will cross the Greater Khingan Mountains and reach the Northeast Plains, Zhang Qi thinks it won't happen this year. Everyone is equal under the heavy snow. Yi Zhixie is not stupid enough to follow Yu Dan.
However, the investigation still had to be done. Hu Shui plundered the tribes of the two kings this time and asked the spy merchants to return to Wuhuan in advance. The information was delayed a bit, but it was also because of this that the spy merchants happened to meet the two kings. The army passed by and was able to return to Wuhuan unscathed.
After washing up, Zhang Qi put on his clothes and came to the courtyard. Zhang Yi's attitude last night was already obvious, but it was not enough. Zhang Qi knew very well about these wealthy families, and he was not completely sure before he took over Liaodong. He would not reveal any explicit intention to dominate.
Build walls high, accumulate grain widely, and become king slowly.
Understanding Zhang Yi's thoughts, a few days later, Zhang Qi and Qinghua met once before leaving Liaodong. On the way back, the spy merchants had formed several caravans. Zhang Qi met them, and Huben and Eagle Strike's soldiers have returned to camp. They are traveling with Zhang's caravan this time and do not need elite guards.
"You all know what to do outside. Absorb those poor people and establish a network stronghold. Within a year, I will see an intelligence network spanning five counties."
"For your Majesty! A worthy death!"
The spy merchants had fiery eyes, and with the deep car marks, they set out on the road, and Zhang Qi and the others also rode their horses and whipped their whips back to Wuhuan.
(End of Volume 2.)
(Volume 3, Shanhaiguan appears out of nowhere!)
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