Anqing, in a hidden woods in Xiling County······················
Seeing Lu Wu returning, Zhang Chenghu asked directly without any politeness:
"How's the situation ahead?"
Facing Zhang Chenghu's inquiry, Lu Wu shook his head and said helplessly:
"The Zhennan Army is already stationed on that path!"
After receiving this answer, Zhang Chenghu's face became very ugly, and next to him, Jiang Dahai, the leader of Feihu Camp, asked Lu Wu very dissatisfied:
"Didn't you say that this path is very hidden and the Zhennan Army must not know about it?"
Lu Wu felt a little guilty when he heard this, but he also said helplessly:
"In the past, our Coordination Office used this small road to transport weapons to Anqing, and it was never discovered by the Zhennan Army. Who knew that they would find it this time!"
Jiang Dahai was very dissatisfied after hearing this answer, and immediately wanted to speak again, but before he opened his mouth, Zhang Chenghu patted him on the shoulder, and Jiang Dahai closed his mouth.
After dissuading his men, Zhang Chenghu looked at Lu Wu and said:
"Is there any other way?"
When Lu Wu heard this, he sighed and said helplessly:
"Currently, all the small roads we control have been controlled by the Zhennan Army. It will be difficult to find another road in a short time!"
Although he was aware of this result, Zhang Chenghu was still full of disappointment when he actually confirmed the news from Lu Wu.
After completing the mission that day, Zhang Chenghu led his troops to take a short rest and then took advantage of the night to rush towards the border, hoping to avoid the Zhennan Army's suppression and return to the territory controlled by the Fengwu Army as soon as possible. They imagined faster. When they arrived at the border, they found that the planned retreat route had been blocked by the Zhennan Army...
They had no choice but to take a detour to try to avoid the Zhennan Army, but now they met the same result after changing a route!
Feeling the depressed atmosphere, Jiang Dahai was also full of energy and said to Zhang Chenghu:
"There are no roads left and right, let's just rush over under the cover of night! If we continue to wait here, sooner or later we will be discovered by the grandsons of the Zhennan Army!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Chenghu's eyes also flashed with light. In this situation, their small team was already in a very difficult situation. The original few seriously injured members of the team had all died, and due to the delay due to the detour Time was lost, so some of the slightly injured patients developed fevers because they did not receive more treatment. The situation was also very dangerous.
This is not the most important problem. Their most difficult problem now is that there are tens of thousands of Zhennan troops behind them who are conducting a blanket search. According to the information they collected, Xu Zhaojie was very angry about Liu Zongchang's murder. Wang Songhe, deputy commander-in-chief of Anqing, was ordered to act as commander-in-chief and must annihilate their small force within Anqing.
Wang Songhe also carried out the orders issued by Xu Zhaojie very thoroughly. While blocking all exit channels, he also organized a large number of troops to conduct searches centered on the county seat. He was very determined to find Zhang Chenghu and the others even if the sky was turned upside down. Posture····························
Seemingly seeing that Zhang Chenghu was interested in this plan, Lu Wu quickly poured a basin of cold water on Zhang Chenghu and said:
"It looks like there are at least a thousand people in the Zhennan Army camp on that road! And there are still 3,000 Zhennan Army stationed in Zhongjiatun, fifty miles away, and there are more than 300 cavalry in the Zhongjiatun garrison! "
After hearing Lu Wu's introduction, Zhang Chenghu couldn't help but frowned. The number of soldiers he could fight now was only 150 at most. Although they were all elites of the Fengwu Army, they couldn't be used as one against ten. What's more, if the defenders of Zhongjiatun are alerted, the more than 300 cavalrymen at a distance of fifty miles can quickly kill them. Once their whereabouts are exposed at that time, the more than 100 of them will be entangled by the enemy. He will die without a burial place!
Thinking of this, although Zhang Chenghu somewhat rejected this plan, when he thought of the situation they were facing now, Zhang Chenghu still asked Jiang Dahai beside him:
"Where are the Zhennan Army searching now?"
Facing Zhang Chenghu's inquiry, Jiang Dahai said with a somewhat low expression:
"In Wangjiang County, fifty miles away, I arranged for a few brothers to guide them towards Changfeng County. Although it can delay some time, I think we will be discovered in two days at most!"
After hearing the news, Zhang Chenghu knew that he had no time to hesitate now. In order to survive, he had to rush forward even if there was a mountain of swords and a sea of fire in front of him. He immediately looked around at the people around him and said in a deep voice:
"Let's set off tonight without further delay! It's six o'clock in the afternoon and the whole army will break out at midnight! I will take you home!"
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Ye Mingsheng didn't know much about Shen Yutong except that she acted well and was a famous actor in Liyuan with many suitors. On the bed, the impression this famous actor gave to Ye Mingsheng was just two words - stiff! It feels like a dead fish, which is very hard to describe!
The previous few encounters were just because she had a pretty face and she was a famous actor with many suitors, so it was just a novelty. Once the novelty wore off, Ye Mingsheng stopped looking for her. But what was a bit surprising was that, He was shot just five or six times.
Although he was not very interested in Shen Yutong, she was pregnant with his child after all, so Ye Mingsheng had seen her in the wing outside the study before, so as to calm her down and get her some sea cucumbers and ginseng. supplements, but because there have been a lot of things lately, Ye Mingsheng has put this matter behind him. If Ye Cheng had not mentioned this matter today, Ye Mingsheng would have even forgotten about it!
Governor's Palace, evening
Walking into the small courtyard where Shen Yutong lived, Ye Mingsheng looked around the courtyard and couldn't help but frown slightly. Although Shen Yutong had been in the mansion for a while, he only accepted her by chance, and Ye Mingsheng was not very fond of her. Interest, coupled with the fact that Ye Mingsheng asked her to go to the side room on the side of the study for the previous few times, so today is the first time for Ye Mingsheng to come to her small courtyard!
To be honest, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Ye Mingsheng wouldn't have known that his Governor's Mansion was such a desolate place...
At this time, people in the room seemed to hear Ye Mingsheng's footsteps. A few seconds later, Shen Yutong, who was pregnant with a big belly, walked out of the room with the help of a nun. When she saw Ye Mingsheng's appearance, her expression changed. He was full of excitement, as if he was about to bend down to greet Ye Mingsheng.
But looking at her big belly, Ye Mingsheng naturally wouldn't let her salute. He immediately took two quick steps to help her up, smiled and said a few words of concern to her, and then walked into the house. The scene gave Ye Mingsheng a feeling of desolation, so looking at the old furniture in the house and the clothes that were very clean but obviously used for a long time, Ye Mingsheng couldn't help but feel a little angry.
Although Shen Yutong is not very favored, after all, she is also her own woman, and this living condition is really a bit too much!
"How much money do you get from the government a month?" Looking at Shen Yutong, Ye Mingsheng asked directly:
In response to Ye Mingsheng's inquiry, Shen Yutong said with a low eyebrow:
"Before the War of Jiyu, it was eight taels of silver per month, but now it is five taels of silver per month!"
After hearing this answer, Ye Mingsheng continued to ask:
"Are they issued every month?"
Shen Yutong nodded obediently and said:
"Sister Miaoyi will send money here on time every month! In addition, holiday gifts and silk jewelry will also be sent!"
Hearing this answer, Ye Mingsheng was somewhat surprised. To be honest, seeing Shen Yutong's living environment, he instinctively thought that someone had deducted Shen Yutong's salary. However, judging from Shen Yutong's answer, Ye Mingsheng was wrong... ·················
According to the family rules formulated by Ye Mingsheng, the palace is responsible for the food, clothing, housing and transportation of the female family members in the mansion. The monthly allowance is completely pocket money, so that the female family members can buy some things they like. In addition to the allowance during the New Year There are rewards during festivals. Every two or three months, the Second Manufacturing Bureau will send some fabrics for the women to make new clothes. In addition, Dadongsheng Company will also send some gold and silver jewelry.
Although these gold and silver jewelry are not distributed equally, she can wear gold bracelets and pearl necklaces, and you can wear silver hairpins and silver bracelets. Everyone has it!
In general, although the current financial situation has caused everyone to receive three taels of silver less per month than before, the female family members in the mansion can still get nearly a hundred silver per year plus festival rewards. Two pieces of silver, more than ten pieces of cloth and silk, and some gold and silver jewelry. To be honest, the value of these things together may be higher than the annual salary of a county magistrate!
If Shen Yutong got all these things, how could his life be so miserable?
You must know that she is a famous actress who is popular in Liaoyang. I heard that Dongting Theater made tens of thousands of taels of silver through her. Although most of the money earned was taken away by Dongting Theater, Shen Yutong also shared some. Why is it today? Reduced to this point? It seems that even Jinyu, who was born as a maid, is doing better than her!
Just when Ye Mingsheng was doubtful, Shen Yutong mustered up the courage to say to him:
"There is something Yutong wants to apologize to her husband for!"
Ye Mingsheng was also a little curious when he heard this. Shen Yutong had gotten into this, so what else could he accuse him of?
With this doubt, Ye Mingsheng waved his hand and said:
"But it doesn't matter..."
After receiving Ye Mingsheng's permission, Shen Yutong cautiously said:
"I entrusted someone to sell all the silk, gold, silver and jade items that were rewarded by the palace to others outside the palace?"
As soon as these words came out, Ye Mingsheng was even more confused. He looked up and down with some hesitation, and then said:
"Are you short of money now?"
Shen Yutong shook his head and said:
"The palace is responsible for all my food and clothing expenses. I am not short of money now!"
After receiving this answer, Ye Mingsheng was even more puzzled. He didn't know why Shen Yutong sold all the silk, gold, silver and jade items since he was not short of money.
You must know that the silk cloths sent by the Second Manufacturing Bureau and the gold, silver and jade articles sent by Dadongsheng Company are all special supplies, not ordinary things. They are very popular in the market. They are even if you have money. You may not be able to buy it!
So why sell these things if you don't lack money?
Wouldn't Shen Yutong keep it for himself? That woman doesn't like beautiful clothes? Don’t like beautiful jewelry?
Seemingly sensing Ye Mingsheng's doubts, Shen Yutong lowered his head and said with some anxiety:
"Although I am not short of money now, after having a child, the expenses will be very high! So I think I should make preparations early. After selling those silk jewelry, I have saved almost three hundred taels of silver. ····················”
Ye Mingsheng couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this. He looked at Shen Yutong and shook his head and said:
"Do you want to raise your own child?"
Seeing Ye Mingsheng say this, Shen Yutong realized that she had said something wrong. She subconsciously wanted to explain, but she didn't know what to say. Under Ye Mingsheng's gaze, she hesitated for a moment and could only tell the truth. said:
"My husband will not like me because of my poor sex and good fortune. It doesn't matter if I am a little miserable myself. I just hope that my child's life will be no worse than others!"
Although Shen Yutong said something cryptic, Ye Mingsheng understood what she meant and felt a little moved in his heart, and then said with a smile:
"Yutong, you are worrying too much. I will treat my children equally and will not treat them differently! You don't need to treat yourself like this. It was really difficult financially before, but it is much better now. I can wait until the war is over next year. The money has returned to its original level!"
Hearing Ye Mingsheng's promise of "treating everyone equally", Shen Yutong's eyes suddenly shone with crystal tears. Seeing her like this, Ye Mingsheng also moved in his heart and kissed her.
Although at first he had no feelings for Shen Yutong, a famous opera star in Liaoyang, but feeling her affection at this time, Ye Mingsheng was still a little moved and felt that he should treat her better in the future and not forget her in the huge Ye Mansion. among.
As for future children, Ye Mingsheng also has his own plans. As for whether the child Shen Yutong gives birth to is a boy or a girl, it doesn't matter, because some things have been decided before birth. In this game of power, not everyone can Individuals are qualified to enter. If possible, it is a good choice to be a rich man, be happy every day, and spend your life safely... ······
(There are some deletions, please forgive me!)
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