Wenjun is comparable to Mengchangjun, compassionate and kind-hearted, and in charge of the majestic canal. He is highly desirable. At less than three hours today, I am not invited to come and ask for the Qinghu Canal. If you are open-minded, you will not disappoint someone!
This piece of plain paper was placed on the antique table. Lei Fang's face was livid, and his body was shaking continuously, showing the incomparable anger in his heart. But he was also sitting on his camphor Arhat couch, with a broken white porcelain tea bowl on the floor.
His fair and delicate face looked as if someone had suddenly stabbed him with a knife, slightly distorted by pain. The three beautifully groomed beards trembled as the wide-open eyes kept turning.
There were three people standing in the exquisite reception hall.
An old man with a very lean look and white beard and hair, wearing a starched white green suit, was walking in the hall with his hands behind his back, constantly walking back and forth, not knowing what he was thinking.
A man in black brocade clothes with a round face and a flat nose was standing beside the couch on the left side of Lei Fang. Although he doesn't seem to have an outstanding appearance, he gives off a friendly atmosphere. What's surprising is that he has two fine steel judge pens inserted into his back.
There was also a skinny old man, wearing washed white linen clothes, with a bald head and forehead. He sat quietly on a bench on the right side, closing his eyes and concentrating without saying a word. There doesn't seem to be anything special about him, but what's surprising is that his pair of big ears actually keep moving slightly on their own.
"What on earth is this? An invitation? A greeting? Or a threat? What kind of courage is this? Just with this piece of plain paper? You just want to gain the benefits of a certain Lei Family Canal and Qinghu Lake!,,,,,," Lei Fang said heavily He patted the ancient sandalwood table in front of him and said sternly: "White Wolf Village! White Wolf Village! You guys don't take the Achenglei family seriously!"
Just today, the Lei family moved to Liaocheng Mansion. This was a long-planned event and an immeasurable good thing for the future of the Lei family. This is not only Lei Fang's carefully laid strategy, but also the need for the development of the entire family.
After obtaining the consent of the family elders and making appropriate arrangements in all aspects, Lei Fang, the backbone of the Lei family in Liaocheng Mansion, cooperated, and after the Liaocheng Mansion had done a good job of coordinating the arrangements, Lei Fang believed that everything would fall into place.
Considering that Reid, as the governor of a state, has established a solid foundation in Liaocheng Mansion, and now after several compromises by various forces, and someone has agreed to help, it can be said that the Lei family's migration is foolproof. What's more, thousands of soldiers came to Acheng to assist and move the Lei family from Acheng to Liaocheng Prefecture. There was nothing to worry about.
"The Bailang Village has been arrogant for a long time! It has a thousand elite wolf riders under its command, and all the counties of Dong'a and Yanggu were wiped out by it within a month!" The old man in the hall with a white beard and green clothes said in a deep voice: "It can be seen that There must be something special about him, but Sir, don't worry, some people speculate that it can only have four or five hundred riders at most. What's more, even though Acheng is small, it has its advantages, and Wanchun Hall has Sir Alex in charge."
Lei Fang sighed and said, "There are many Wangs in Yanggu's family, but no one has escaped. Although the White Wolf Village does not kill innocent people, it is extremely harsh on the rich. Acheng has all the help, Although I am not worried in my heart, I am always uneasy. Especially today is the day when the tribe goes to Liaocheng Mansion to welcome the Holy Grace, these people are so brave!"
Relocating the clan is of great benefit to the development and safety of the entire Lei family. No one will object to this kind of thing. Lei Fang even believed that he should be the biggest contributor to the inheritance of the Lei family, so he worked hard to facilitate this trip.
Even though it was such a big thing, as the main planner, Lei Fang himself stayed. This is not only a strategic need, but also because he wants to stay at Acheng's house to stabilize the morale of the army.
He has never worried about his own safety. With his reputation and development over the years, Lei Fang has gathered around him several famous people in the world.
Not to mention these wealthy people in the world, and the regular followers of the Lei family, even Lei Fang's own name Sai Mengchang was enough to attract many forces. As long as the whole family reaches Liaocheng Mansion, he can find an excuse to sneak over there.
Judging from the current situation in Dongping County, Acheng is undoubtedly the most exciting city among the state capitals around the canal. However, due to the continuous wars in the Central Plains and the fact that the horse bandits and snitches in the territory have never been eradicated, the situation in Dongping County is obviously not optimistic. For the majesty of the imperial court, the existence of White Wolf Village is indeed a great threat.
As far as the bandit forces in Dongping County are concerned, there are dozens of large and small groups. It is said that since there were horse bandits in Bailang Village, more than ten of those bandits have been absorbed by Bailang Village. Obviously, the imperial court had never been grateful to Bailang Village. That was because horse bandits and thieves would occasionally cause trouble, but it never became a big deal.
However, Bailangzhai's arrogance and boldness have always worried the court.
Lei Fang has also heard that the horse bandits from Bailang Village have been near Acheng, but because of the barrier of Daqing Lake, he has never really seen them, but he hasn't really taken it to heart yet. Even the last time the horse bandits invaded Yunzhou Prefecture, the impact was not too wide, and not many people knew about it.
Dong'a and Yanggu counties fell directly, because this incident happened after the Northern Expedition. Although someone reported it afterwards, I'm afraid the news has not yet reached Shengqian. No one in the local area knows what to do. The main reason is that no one dares to take responsibility.
I heard that after the horse bandits occupied two counties, they not only occupied the two cities, but also blatantly elected the local people as the leaders. This has never happened before. Originally, in terms of military affairs, it must have been under the jurisdiction of the Tianping Army, but now Jiedushi Li Chongjin is accompanying the army on the northern expedition.
As for the jurisdiction of Dongping County, Yanggu County belongs to Yunzhou, and Dong'a belongs to Liaocheng Prefecture. In fact, Dongping Mansion now exists in name only. It has no control over Yunzhou and Liaocheng, so it naturally exists as if it doesn't exist.
Because no one wants to die, not to mention that there is nothing in these two counties.
Naturally, the imperial court will not publicize it if it loses face. Some refugees who know the situation cannot enter the city. Those who know the situation will not be disclosed by the government. Naturally, ordinary people are kept in the dark. Although Acheng is very small, even between Dong'a and Yanggu, it has always been relatively safe. This is something Lei Fang is proud of.
Because Acheng not only has his own existence, but also has many heroes around him. This time the Lei family went to Liaocheng Mansion, but Lei Fang did not let these people go with them. Firstly, I was afraid that others would misunderstand me, but secondly, I knew that there would be someone escorting me, so there should be no problem.
"Sir, please rest assured. There are still dozens of people in the village, and they have not neglected their training. Besides, the horse bandits are good at plains, and Acheng also has soldiers and regiment training. If a certain family wants to kill them, they will go out. Only by mastering the situation in the city is the best strategy at the moment!" The man with a round face and a snub nose standing nearby said slowly.
Wanchuntang usually has a lot of diners, all of them people from the world gathered by Lei Fang's generous hospitality. This time, the Lei family said they were going to welcome Sheng En, but in fact they were going to take refuge. The diners arranged by my colleagues to go to Liaocheng Mansion this time were only one or two high-profile guests. They were all for the personal protection of two important people in the family.
In Lei Fang's mind, Acheng not only faced the Daqing Lake, but also only had low hills on one side, and the rest were plains as far as the eye could see. If someone were to invade, it would be obvious at a glance.
No one knew when the horse bandits would come, but Lei Fang had never been too nervous, not only because there was someone protecting him, but also because he felt a little lucky in his heart. That is Emperor Guo Rong's expedition to the north to take the canal, which obviously has strategic significance.
Although there were no garrison troops left along the route, there were also traces of the imperial court. To others it may seem like nothing, but to the Lei family, it is the best opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Because Lei Fang understood that one of his brothers was a bachelor and the other was the governor of a state.
The emperor's Northern Expedition could have killed him directly by land, but he went up the canal himself. Externally, it can be said that the Liaocheng Mansion is important, but the Lei family can be said to be the holy family. Of course, the emperor did include Liaocheng Prefecture as an important state capital, and many supplies for the Northern Expedition were piled up in the Liaocheng Prefecture camp.
Acheng obviously brought the power of the emperor and the natural convenience of being close to the Liaocheng mansion, which benefited both the Lei family and the court. If it weren't for this kind of opportunity, how could the Lei family's family members go to Liaocheng Mansion so easily.
Acheng and Liaocheng Prefecture have always been the places that surrounding state capitals yearn for, obviously because of the convenience of Daqing Lake and the canal. But one is just a county-governed area, and the other is indeed a state-governed area. If it's safe, Liaocheng Prefecture will naturally take the lead, so that's why the Lei family made the decision.
Lei Fang dared to let his family move with confidence, because he guessed that the horse bandits must not be so bold and dare to directly attack the city in such a flat place in the Central Plains. Dong'a and Yanggu are considered special cases, but it is obviously unwise to come to Acheng. Maybe Bailangzhai has other plans, but they will not act easily and attack the Lei family members under the escort of so many organized soldiers.
What's more, what the horse bandits are best at is raiding and killing in the plains. As for this kind of city strategy, and sneak attacks under the escort of heavy troops, they will be looking for trouble when they come.
Although Acheng, the county capital, is not big and the city is not very high, it has been expanded and strengthened again in the past two years. Moreover, Acheng City and Daqing Lake are almost integrated into one. Due to the emperor's Northern Expedition, Daqing Lake is now home to hundreds of naval troops stationed all year round.
The navy in the lake is not a vegetarian. If the horse bandits cannot capture Acheng, they will inevitably be attacked by the navy. Lei Fang thought all this through, so he was not afraid at all of staying in Acheng, and considered it the top priority.
Of course, the most important reason why Lei Fang didn't dare to leave was that there were several big families represented by the Wei family in Acheng. As a family highly praised by Emperor Guo Rong this time, the Lei family's tribute to the court was almost half of the family's savings.
Of course, what many people don't know is that many of these tributes come from Lei Fang's strings, and they are all donated willingly and voluntarily by the big families hiding in Acheng. The benefits went to the Lei family, so the Lei family naturally had to leave some soup for others. If I follow the family members to Liaocheng Mansion, I'm afraid these families will explode.
Although relocating the clan members can ensure the greatest safety for the clan members, if these families know that the Lei family's migration is a desertion, then this small city of Acheng will be in chaos.
"I'm afraid I might be in trouble if I have to go out now!" The bald old man who had been keeping his eyes closed suddenly opened his eyes, a pair of sharp eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything. His ears moved quickly, and everyone looked at him, but no one interrupted.
"Mr. Feng, you are known as the Vulture with Smart Ears, what have you discovered?" The fat man with a round face and a flat nose seemed to be smiling and asked the bald old man first.
The bald old man kept moving his eyes, glanced at the fat man and the white-bearded old man, then looked at Lei Fang, and said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid there will be news soon! There was such a big movement outside, and then these people Come and surround Wanchuntang, the other party must have been prepared for it!"
He then glanced at the fat man again and snorted: "When the other party surrounded Wanchuntang just now, you didn't go out to show off your power. Fatty Luo, aren't you also famous in the world, with the reputation of the smiling judge?" It’s not for nothing!”
The fat man's expression did not change. He looked at the white-bearded old man in the hall and said calmly: "Mr. Hua, we usually take care of the Lord. Please give us your opinion!"
"The situation outside is unclear. Since the other party posted the message, someone will definitely come! To say the least, even if the situation in Acheng is chaotic, now that Sir Alex's family has gone to Liaocheng, the three of us just have to protect Sir Alex's safety. It's no big deal! Don't be impatient and wait for it to change!" The white-bearded old man said calmly.
No matter what the strategy is, to be honest, Lei Fang will not give up Acheng easily. Because Acheng is not only the foundation of the Lei family, but also the territory granted to the Lei family by Emperor Taizu. It can be said that the Lei family co-prospered with the imperial court in Acheng. As long as the imperial court is still there, the magistrate of Acheng will always belong to the Lei family, and Acheng will always belong to the Lei family.
The Lei family is not only Acheng's hometown, Acheng is also the glory of the Lei family. Lei Fang will not let this honor slip away from him, let alone let the Lei family leave a bad name in Dongping County.
What Lei Fang is not worried about is that this fat man is called Luo Wei, known as the Smiling Judge in the world; this old man with a white beard is called Hua An, known as Iron Palm, and he is the helmsman of the largest escort agency in Dongping Prefecture; and this bald old man is also famous. He is known as the Ling-eared Vulture Feng Xiaotian.
The three people are all well-known figures in Zhongzhou. He was able to recruit the three of them under his command. This was due to his years of kindness and prestige. Although Lei Fang himself has average swordsmanship and horse skills, Sai Mengchang has been famous for many years.
However, it seems that this glory is going to change today!
This was the reason why Lei Fang was angry. He actually heard that not only was his residence surrounded by people, but he also had people send plain papers in a arrogant manner. Of course, what made Lei Fang uneasy was that he thought of the Lei family outside the city.
Because he interacts with knights in the arena from time to time, Lei Fang knows much more than others, and naturally has more worries in his heart. At first he couldn't believe that someone was surrounding the village, but when the servants moved him a ladder to the wall to take a look, he finally became really scared.
At this moment, there are more than a hundred people outside Lei Mansion. There were also people who kept killing dogs and bleeding them to intimidate people in the village. This is not only a demonstration, but also a shock.
Lei Fang didn't believe they were so bold, and there was no benefit in irritating him like this. Their purpose is obvious, they want to make some kind of compromise.
The purpose of these people's visit was obvious at first glance. Under the leadership of several people armed with weapons, they actually surrounded the front and back doors of Lei Mansion. This is not the most important thing. The main thing is that they also threatened the Lei family and asked them to lead their people out for half an hour to negotiate or surrender, otherwise they would attack the Lei family.
It's so unbridled and bold. Isn't this an open rebellion?
Since they sent the plain paper and asked themselves to go out to negotiate, what did these people mean?
Think of rebellion! This is what makes Lei Fang most uneasy. According to the speed of his family, Lei Fang must have already boarded the boat. But with the series of explosions just outside the city and the faint sound of thundering horse hooves, it was obvious that things were not that simple.
Suddenly, Lei Fang felt bad in his heart, vaguely knowing that he had missed the best opportunity. Because it may have really disturbed their vision just now, they are just afraid of going out by themselves. When he thought of this, Lei Fang felt hateful and angry.
The retainer he sent out, Cao Shangfei Zhou Bo, had not returned yet. Lei Fang was not worried about that man's life, but thought that with his skills, he was very famous even in the world. He was a famous thief back then, but because he had nowhere to hide when he committed crimes, he was taken in by himself and ended up in Wanchuntang. Who in Acheng could keep him?
He just volunteered to go to the city to spy on the news. With his high and low skills, he should be back no matter how good or bad he is.
Although he didn't know what was going on outside, Lei Fang guessed that something might have happened over at Daqing Lake. Although he was uneasy in his heart, he did not dare to show it at all on his face. He did not dare to think that it was his family members, and he also hoped that something happened to the family members of his family who were not his own.
Not to mention his reputation in Dongping County, the Lei family, as the masters of Acheng, had a governor and a county magistrate, not to mention a bachelor in the court. Is this something that ordinary people can take offense to? These people are really brave because of their ambition!
Although I have never seen the power of those horse bandits, I have also heard of the majesty of those horse bandits. If there is anyone who is not shocked, it must be someone who has never tried the power of wolf riding. Lei Fang naturally knew that Liaocheng Prefecture had also sent a cavalry army, and that the leader was his cousin Lei Gu. Now he only hoped that it was Liaocheng Prefecture's cavalry army.
"master!"
Suddenly, an exclamation came. The initial sound was still outside the hospital, followed by a burst of hurried footsteps, which instantly disrupted Lei Fang's already chaotic thoughts.
Lei Fang frowned and was about to get angry. He looked up and saw two servants coming into the flower hall. They were supporting a person in their hands. This was a person who could no longer move on his own.
Not only was this man unable to walk, but he also had two arrows stuck in his left back shoulder and right thigh.
The arrow actually penetrated these two parts directly, and the blood from the wound continued to seep into the clothes. The clothes seemed to be stained with blood, and the man's head was lowered and motionless.
Although he didn't have time to speak or ask, a strong uneasiness had already swept through his body. What made Lei Fang uneasy was that he saw that this man was covered in bright red blood, and there were many shocking wounds on his body, the wounds were deep enough to show the bones.
Acheng Wanchuntang!
What a scenery, how glorious, what a desirable place.
Once upon a time, Wanchuntang had become the most mysterious place for people in Dongping County!
Wanchuntang is the ancestral home of the Acheng Lei family!
A small stream, a five-foot stream surrounded by cobblestones, diverts water from Daqing Lake and surrounds the entire Wanchundang. The stream even passes through Wanchun Hall, nourishing the entire Lei family landscape.
Once upon a time, this creek was a constant topic of conversation in Acheng.
Only a treasure land with excellent Feng Shui can breed incense that lasts from generation to generation.
Today's Wanchuntang is not only the symbol of Acheng, but also a famous place in Dongping County.
But today, the creek turned red!
What is horrifying is that countless wild dogs were killed by the stream. The red blood flowed into the stream and slowly flowed into the Lei family mansion.
Since ancient times, isn't the most cruel, terrifying, and primitive shock to humans?
People can kill people, and people can kill all things. Isn't this another kind of terror?
Dogs kept barking, and many refugees in ragged clothes continued to use various tools to capture wild dogs of all sizes, and brought them to the stream for slaughter.
A big man with bare upper body was holding a ghost-headed knife in his hand. He raised the knife sharply and sprayed blood. The dog's head fell to the side, and a stream of blood spilled into the stream.
The Lei family are not overbearing, and they even have an excellent reputation in Acheng and Dongping County. Although the Lei Family Wanchuntang is not a forbidden area in normal times, there are very few people who are so unbridled.
But today, not only were there no ordinary people near Wanchun Hall, but also the servants of the Lei family were absent. Only Hu Yaya's group surrounded the front and back doors of Wanchun Hall, and many of them were holding weapons in their hands and standing aside with calm faces.
He Laosan was killing dogs in the middle of the creek. He was the most famous butcher in Acheng, but today he came to kill dogs, and he was killing dogs right next to the Wanchun Hall of Lei Family. The dog's blood sprayed on the wall and the stream, and He Laosan felt a little numb.
It wasn't that he was bold, it was someone who made him bold!
He had to be bold. Although he didn't know whether that person's promise would come true, he had to do it.
There were hundreds of dogs, and their blood should have flowed all over the creek that passed through Wanchun Hall. I heard that the stream flows into Wanchun Hall, and there is a garden in the backyard with a huge lotus pond. There must be enough blood to dye the lotus pond red.
He Laosan believed it, because no one from the Lei family came out, and the Lei family really ran away! The more He Laosan killed, the more comfortable he became, and the more he killed, the more numb he became.
In the flower hall, Lei Fang was so stunned that he could hardly close his mouth from ear to ear. He couldn't help but immediately jumped off the couch, and even forgot to put on the wooden clogs in front of the couch. He came here quickly, and there was no room for surprise.
After two servants helped the man sit on the bench, Lei Fang took a closer look and saw that it was Zhou Bo who he had just mentioned about flying on the grass, but Zhou Bo and others had already fainted at this moment.
