The county seat of Shangbei County was named Tianshui City. This city is located in the central area of Shangbei County, more than 800 miles away from Guyangguan by land and 720 miles by water. Shangbei County borders Beiming Sea to the north, Dayuanzhou to the south, and Beicang County to the west. There is a river named Jianjiang, which flows from the northwest. Several tributaries converge in Baima County, Tianshui Prefecture, forming a water park with a radius of 900 miles. , since then he has raised a family and rolled towards the east.
In the Sheriff's Mansion, Ma Caifeng was banned after she returned. Nine days had passed. Since she saw her father that evening, her father had never set foot in this small courtyard again. Her belly was getting more and more prominent. She had been thinking hard these past few days, but to no avail. She didn't even know when she got pregnant. Not to mention, she had no idea who made her pregnant. She has always been a very filial person, and it is no secret that the war in Beiminghai will break out at any time. She knows that her father is under a lot of pressure, and she has not been idle, training soldiers day and night without slacking off. She likes to drink heavily, play with guns and sticks, and make friends. She has studied under famous teachers, and has received guidance from the magicians who accompany her. Although she has no spiritual roots, she has outstanding martial arts skills, has the courage of ten thousand men, and is not weak to men. , has a high prestige in the military! Therefore, County Sheriff Ma Tiancheng loves his daughter very much, and often feels that doing so is unfair to Ma Caifeng. After all, she is a daughter.
Everyone said that there was a girl in the Ma family who was better than the boys. She was more than six feet tall and had a waist that was five inches wider. She was born with supernatural power, making her an eagle's wings two feet long and gilded with gold. She was extremely good at fighting on horseback. This statement is not false. Ma Caifeng is a tall and round woman. When she walks on the street, no matter where she stands, even if she is not wearing armor, she still carries her majesty, like standing out from the flock of chickens, which makes people look away.
Ma Caifeng did everything a son could do and did not disappoint Ma Tiancheng. Not only was she excellent in martial arts, but she was also talented in commanding troops. She had been familiar with the art of war since she was a child and used it freely. She also acted vigorously and decisively, and was decisive in killing. In recent years, the name of Tianshui Army has been Ma Caifeng played an important role in becoming famous. But now she is pregnant inexplicably, how can Ma Tiancheng not be heartbroken?
To this day, Ma Caifeng still can't forget Ma Tiancheng's expression that day. What kind of expression was it? It's not completely disappointing, it's a very complicated kind. Maybe it's because his father didn't really face one thing until that moment, that is, Ma Caifeng is not his son after all, and women are not allowed to stay in college. In Ma Tiancheng's view, all Ma Caifeng's excuses are Excusing someone made Ma Tiancheng even more angry. How could he believe that Ma Caifeng didn't know who the person who left the seed was?
Snapped!
Ma Tiancheng was angry. After several days, no clues were found. Which damn boy is he? The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. His daughter's belly was protruding and he could no longer hide it. What should he do? Do you want to be ruthless and abort the child? Out of love for his father and daughter, he is unwilling to do this, but once this matter spreads out, he, Ma Tiancheng, will become a laughing stock!
"Check! Keep checking!" Ma Tiancheng roared: "I'll give you three days to find out the lady's itinerary in the past six months. Who she has been in contact with and where she has been. I want to know clearly, and I must kill people at all costs. Catch it for me!"
"Yes, sir, I know what to do!" The person who replied was a gray-haired monk, the steward of the county governor's mansion, named Ma Cheng.
Ma Caifeng had no idea that so many days had passed, and that his father was still furious about her, and had not calmed down. Mainly because too many things had happened recently, and Ma Tiancheng was old and mentally and physically haggard. If not for the monks around him to take care of him, Ma Caifeng had no idea. , he has already fallen ill!
The Ma family is a famous ancient noble family in Shangbei County. They have been officials for generations and have made many military exploits. During the Daguan period, Ma Caifeng, her ancestor, served as the prime minister of the country and defeated the princes. Later, the Daguan country was destroyed. Her ancestors did not resist. They followed the general trend and chose the switch. Dedicating the city not only preserved the strength, but also avoided the fire and water among the people. Emperor Bu Le made many good generals, cultivated the noble family, and continued to carry out important responsibilities for the Ma family without treating them badly. Three years ago, there was a riot in Shangbei County. The head of the old county guard was taken off by monks in his mansion, which shocked the whole country. With a stroke of his pen, the emperor appointed Ma Tiancheng as the county guard, took office, sealed the town of Beihou, coordinated the military and administration of the county, and quelled the turmoil. . Mr. Hu Da had repeatedly advised Yang Zhengyi, and wanted to reconcile and marry with the Ma family. He valued the potential of the Ma family, and Ma Tiancheng only had one daughter, and Yang Zhengyi was a man who was good at fighting. He is a garrison general appointed by the emperor, and his position supports food and salary. He is mobilized by Ma Tiancheng, but is not controlled by him. The marriage is not impossible.
In fact, this is something that Mr. Hu Da is quite helpless about. Yang Zhengyi has four daughters and one son, but the only son is the fifth. He is only seven years old now. If Yang Zhengyi has an eldest son, his age will be commensurate with Ma Caifeng, so he can get married. Naturally, things came naturally. Now that he came to Tianshui City to talk to matchmakers, it was not an easy task. Yang Zhengyi did not want to divorce his wife, so he had to take a concubine. The difficulty was not ordinary. But if Yang Zhengyi wants to get rid of the current situation, break away from the framework of Guyangguan, and want to have more territory and voice, this road is the only shortcut. Once successful, Mr. Hu Da's Qingyang Mountain will also rise, and he Naturally, no effort was spared to bring them together.
However, based on Mr. Hu Da's understanding of Ma Tiancheng, Ma Tiancheng needs help. Although the Ma family is an ancient noble family in Shangbei County and has a high prestige. It has been granted the title of Marquis of Zhenbei and is the head of a county, coordinating military and political affairs. The ancient gentry clan, however, listened to the tune but not the propaganda. They were inconsistent, perfunctory, and extremely difficult to manage. In normal times, we can live in peace, but now in Shangbei County, war is about to break out. This war is a major event to expand the territory. No one will rashly reveal the truth and choose to watch instead of contributing.
Strangely enough, the promised army to march north has yet to come. The number of monks gathered in Shangbei County is increasing day by day, and there is a mix of dragons and snakes. Information about various disturbances is transmitted back to the county governor's office every day, making Ma Tiancheng even more anxious. If we unite with Yang Zhengyi, the southern part of Shangbei County will have no worries. In the event of unrest, they can be the horns of each other. Even if the war is unfavorable, Ma Tiancheng will have no worries and have a way out, so Yang Zhengyi and his army , should be the higher one among Ma Tiancheng's candidates. This is Mr. Hu Da's speculation and confidence!
In fact, Ma Tiancheng wrote several times to the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition, Li Xiangru, one of the four generals of the Bu Le Kingdom, to urge him. The replies he received were that the army was fully prepared and was still waiting for the imperial edict before it could set off. The army asked Ma Tiancheng to carefully supervise local officials to prepare food and grass and prepare for a big battle.
It was past noon when a young man wearing armor came to Ma Tiancheng, handed a letter and said: "Uncle, Li Xiangru has replied to the letter."
Ma Tiancheng asked quickly: "What does the letter say?"
The young man said with an angry face: "According to Li Xiangru, the emperor talked about the conquest of the Northern Army in the court the day before yesterday. He said that he chose an auspicious day to build a thirty-three-foot-high altar in the imperial mausoleum in the eastern suburbs to offer sacrifices. I will worship my ancestors in the sky and then set a date for the expedition."
Ma Tiancheng's face didn't look good either, and he said, "Jun'er, did the letter say which day is the auspicious day? What time is it?"
The young man Ma Jun said: "Seven days later, that is, September 15th, it will be three o'clock in the morning!"
"Seven days?" Ma Tiancheng pondered, then took the slip and read it several times.
Ma Jun said: "Uncle, can a thirty-three-foot-high altar be built in just seven days? Even if it can be completed in seven days, after offering sacrifices to heaven and ancestors, we still have to wait for him to confirm the date of the expedition. Although General Li Xiangru has already assembled The army is at the border of Dayuanzhou, but to cross Dayuanzhou and reach Shangbei County, the march will take more than half a month at the fastest. What on earth is the emperor thinking? Didn't he see your memorial, uncle? Let's go up Beijun is about to get out of control. A large number of people are missing every day. The three mountain monks under my uncle may not have the courage to make enemies of various factions. The major noble families are watching with cold eyes. The Tianshui Army alone may not be able to act as a deterrent. If Uncle, if you let it go, if the emperor blames me in the future, why bother?"
Ma Tiancheng said: "Jun'er, what you said is true. I am already riding a tiger and it is difficult to get off this matter. Various evil monks are like locusts crossing the border, kidnapping people and plundering resources. However, they act secretly and have no evidence to verify. This matter is difficult. However, you are wrong about one thing. Sanshan also suffered a lot of losses. They will not give up on this matter. I will organize it. Only by joining forces with powerful forces to break the surface can we become a deterrent. And we must succeed in every attack. Once failed, the major noble clans agreed to prepare food and grass, but I am afraid that the difficulty will be greatly increased. If they cannot raise food and grass, they cannot explain to General Li Xiangru, and there are so many military orders, then my Ma family will face disaster!"
"Damn it!" Ma Jun said: "What my uncle meant is that the top priority is to collect the evidence of each faction's crimes and then deal a fatal blow. Then it will be difficult for anyone to quibble!"
Ma Tiancheng said: "Jun'er, you have to remember that whether you are a person or an official, you must be relaxed and relaxed, and attack the heart first. Deterrence by force is a last resort. We, the three major factions in Shangbei County, can I dominate the world of cultivating immortals in Shangbei County, but I lag behind in the rankings of the ten counties and nine states. If I can't make good use of it, it will be our own foundation that is damaged. Collecting criminal evidence is just a precaution. Today's average Now that they have become kings, these monsters and monsters cannot be lawless after all, you know? As for how to plan, this matter must be discussed with the head of Sanshan before we can make a decision!"
Ma Jun said: "Uncle, I have written it down!"
Ma Tiancheng added: "I will take care of these matters. Feng'er will have to live in the mansion for a few days for the time being, and I can't get away. Over at the military camp, it's up to your cousins to take charge of the overall situation. Don't be reckless in everything!"
"Yes, but what happened to my cousin?" Ma Jun asked.
Ma Tiancheng sighed: "I haven't visited her for several days. Since you are here, you might as well go and see her for me!"
"Okay!" Ma Jun agreed, becoming more and more confused, turned around and walked out.
Not long after, someone came to report.
"What's the matter?" Ma Tiancheng asked.
The steward of the Sheriff's Mansion said: "Sir, Sir Chang Shi wants to see you."
Ma Tiancheng asked strangely: "Didn't he go to collect food? How come he still has time to see me?"
"Well..." the steward said, "Master Chang Shi did not come alone. He was accompanied by a guest. It is said that he came from Guyang Pass."
"What did you say? Guyang Pass?" Ma Tiancheng's face changed slightly. Yang Zhengyi of Guyang Pass boasted that he was good at fighting. He was also a garrison general appointed by the emperor. He was responsible for providing food and salary. He guarded the rear of Shangbei County, but rarely fought with him. Officials from other places in Shangbei County only care about their own one-third of an acre of land. It is said that the 20,000 soldiers and horses under him were trained by him to become the best among the best. He also armed the local nobles, organized knights, and made friends with the martial arts sects in the mountains. As long as there was a war, Yang Zhengyi would cheer up. , can easily pull up hundreds of thousands of horses, and is no different from a regular army.
However, Ma Tiancheng also had eyes on Guyang Pass. Since he was coming from Guyang Pass, why didn't he receive the message?
"Lead them to the flower hall and I'll be there soon," Ma Tiancheng said.
"Yes!" The steward's heart moved slightly. It is worthy of his master to receive guests in the flower hall. It seems that he is not an ordinary guest, at least Mr. Chang Shi does not have such a big face.
