At dawn, the rain stopped completely, and peace and tranquility returned to the world.
Chang Geng, covered in blood, came to the official ship to report the results of the battle, "Your Highness, the water bandits in the lake have been cleared. More than 80 people have been killed and nearly 100 captured. A small number of them escaped by jumping into the water. In addition, we rushed to the canal. When we went to support them, the defenders in the town faced a large number of water bandits that were equal to theirs. Not only were they unable to move, but they also suffered a lot of casualties. However, they were able to hold back these water bandits and let us make dumplings for them. Now they are cleaning the water. The leader of the sunken ship that the bandits used to block the river is going to want to see you, do you think?" @精书馆:.
"Huh? Then the general will know my identity?" Zhao Mengqi frowned. If his whereabouts were leaked and someone reported him to Lao Zhao, that would be a bit troublesome.
Chang Geng quickly replied, "I don't think you know. As promised, I reported the name of the Imperial City Division. There are also those water bandits. After a rough interrogation, only a few leaders know your true identity, and most of the others know your true identity." All I know is that the target is a noble man, and it must have been deliberately concealed."
"That's good, then prepare to make me disappear. Just deal with it and keep it secret." Zhao Mengqi was relieved.
This place is less than two hundred miles away from Lin'an, and it is also a key point of the canal. If such a big thing happens, the court will definitely intervene severely, and we can only hope to keep it a secret for a day.
Chang Geng asked again, "What should we do with these water bandits? Have they all been killed?"
"What are you doing!? Do you want to collect military merit? You are just a bandit, how many merits can you get?" Zhao Mengqi glared at him.
Chang Geng laughed sarcastically, "No matter how small a mosquito's legs are, they are still meat. The main reason is that the generals and others have to protect His Highness. It is too troublesome to deal with the prisoners, especially the wounded."
The so-called wounded were actually minor injuries, and those who looked seriously injured were all beheaded with a last-ditch attack.
"Do you know what labor force is?" Zhao Mengqi thought for a while, and it was indeed a bit troublesome. "Throw it to Pingwang Town and lock it up. We will deal with it after a while. Let Dr. Chong treat the injured."
Talking about Cao Cao, when Cao Cao arrived, Dr. Chong walked in and said, "Your Highness, the thief has been treated. He woke up once and fainted again. Judging from the pulse, there is no serious problem for the time being, but it will take a day or two." Only then can we interrogate."
Fainted again? It seems that the psychological quality of this bandit leader is not good.
Zhao Mengqi had no choice but to say, "Then I won't wait any longer. By the way, let's just stop towing this ship for the time being. Stay here and lock up all the big and small leaders of the water bandits here. The injured will also be sent over, just enough to allow Chong Chong." The imperial doctor is practicing his skills, Hou Tao, you also stay here, and we will interrogate the leader as soon as he wakes up."
Imperial Physician Chong understands that King Yan seems to have some ideas about this surgery, so he wants to get more exposure to it first, thinking that he will be used in the military in the future. Although he is not his strong point, and he is somewhat unworthy, if he can make achievements, he will definitely be more than a small person in the future. The young man is now a seventh-grade official.
He also thought clearly that it was honorable to treat noble people in the palace, but he was always scared for fear of something going wrong, and it was also easy to get involved in intrigues and intrigues, which was really fatal.
It's different when treating Datoubing. If he's cured, it's his own credit. If he's not cured, it's his fate. How can he not be willing to make a sure profit without losing money?
"Your Highness, don't worry. I will definitely work hard to improve my medical skills and live up to Your Highness's expectations."
Then Hou Tao also accepted the order, "Beizhi has sent a message to Gu Ti. As soon as the specific transaction location is found out, the Japanese merchant can be captured. There is also the situation of Taihu water bandits. Beizhi will investigate as soon as possible." bright."
Zhao Mengqi gave a few more instructions to each other, and when a ray of light appeared in the east, he took the three young ladies and Wu Qiong and the others and quietly left in two small boats.
In the Jiangnan water town, rivers are roads, and you can reach anywhere by boat. This lagoon is less than thirty miles away from Tongli Town, and they deliberately did not take the canal. They can reach Tongli Town in two hours.
The topography around Taihu Lake at this time was quite different from that of later generations. The town of Tongli was ten miles east of the canal, with a lake in the middle. However, it was later reclaimed and farmed, and the lake was filled in, which became the name of later generations. Pangshan Lake Community.
The town was slightly further north than in later generations. The imperial court set up an inspection department here to provide security. Many wealthy families built their houses here, and merchants also liked to settle here, so it was very prosperous.
Nearly two months ago, a new tea shop was opened on the bank of Tongli Lake in the east of the town, called "Yuewan". Usually, only a group of twelve-year-old ladies and boys were seen busy.
The shopkeeper is the daughter of Lao Jiang's family. This little lady usually doesn't show up very often. Even if she does show up, she wears a veil and her appearance cannot be seen clearly. But her figure and fairy aura are enough to arouse people's imagination.
When the tea shop first opened, this young lady from the Jiang family showed off her superb tea-ordering skills, especially the tea show, which was the most amazing, thus attracting a lot of business for the tea shop.
More and more people came here because of its reputation, but the young lady of the Jiang family rarely faced guests anymore and only stayed in the kitchen. Even so, it did not reduce the interest of those literati and elegant people who came to Yuewan to taste tea.
Especially at noon, there are more and more customers, because Yuewan is not only good for tea, but also for pastries and snacks. For these wealthy and idle people who are not short of food and drink, it is perfect for lunch.
Then I sat here for an afternoon, not only drinking tea and listening to the piano, watching the lake and paintings, but also playing chess, chanting poems, and talking about the past and the present. Even the days of immortals were just like this, very carefree.
At this time, it was around ten o'clock, the tea shop was relatively deserted, there were not many customers, and Wanwan was making pastries with a few ladies.
Yun Niang was a little unhappy, "Madam, your big day is only a few days away. Why don't you stay at home and get ready?"
"We're just getting married, what's there to prepare for?" Wanwan kneaded the dough without raising her head, "What? Don't you like me helping you here?"
"No, how could Lady Yun not like it? It's just..."
"Just what?"
"There are people in town who always gossip about my wife, which is really unpleasant..."
"A dripping water from the eaves can't make a river. They can talk about some gossip as long as it doesn't hurt their muscles and bones. Don't worry about it."
"Oh..." Yun Niang may be too young to understand Wanwan's state of mind, "But madam, aren't you worried that the Liu family will be unhappy after hearing this?"
"Unhappy? I have a clear conscience. Why should I be afraid that they will be unhappy? I'm not begging his family to marry me." Wanwan said calmly.
Yun Niang nodded, "That's right. Being able to marry a wife is a blessing that the Liu family has cultivated for eight lifetimes."
"Madam, do you dislike the husband of the Liu family? Last time you said that he is shallow, frivolous, and self-righteous." Xiao Fu next to her said.
Wanwan was stunned, and her kneading movements slowed down, "It's hard to say whether you like it or not. I'm a scholar, and I'm young. Most people are like that..."
"Then Liu Langjun is quite good-looking. Don't those imperial students always praise his talent? They say that he will definitely pass the Jinshi examination next year. From now on, my wife will be Mrs. Gaoming." Another young lady, Chenxiang said.
Wanwan just smiled and said nothing. Those people were just touting Liu Weizhen's family background, so they couldn't take it seriously.
Xiaofu pouted and said disapprovingly, "I don't know if he is really talented, but I think he has a bad character. He spends all day drinking and drinking, having sex with those romantic women, and he is always right. My wife’s intentions are evil, doesn’t she think that our ladies are also those women?”
"Hee hee, he doesn't know that she is his unmarried wife yet. When she gets married, she will definitely scare him and then teach him a lesson." Chen Xiang was obviously used to thinking of the best in things.
"Okay, let's not talk about him anymore. No matter he is good or bad, we have to admit it." Wanwan's tone was very calm, but she was obviously unwilling to talk more about her future husband.
The ladies were silent for a while, and then Yun Niang spoke again, "Madam, when you got married, did you really not take us with you?"
"I'm getting married, why do I take you there?"
"But you have to have a maid as a dowry. Otherwise, what will you do if you are all alone and get bullied?"
"You are not maids, why should you marry me?" Wanwan laughed, then frowned, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes, "Don't worry, no one can bully me as long as I don't want to."
A young man dressed as a servant ran in and said, "Madam, the mistress is here and is waiting for you in the back room."
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