The highest-ranking general in Dahua is the first-rank general. Rui Rumin was killed not long ago, and this position became vacant. Following the general, there are four generals from the four directions of the first rank, namely General Zhilin Busheyi, General Ou Luhai of Chunan, General Ge Jintang of Shengjun and General Zhao Qianming of the Northern Garrison. The Sifang generals have jurisdiction over the outposts and military camps in the neighboring counties and states where the garrison is located. The Anxian post where Xu Ding'an is located and the Jinzhou garrison camp where Guo Zimu is located are both directly under the jurisdiction of the generals stationed in the north, and Zhao Qianming is the direct superior officer of Xu and Guo.
Although the night was not yet deep, the General's Mansion in the North was surprisingly quiet at this moment, and no one dared to make any unnecessary noise. Everyone in the house, old and young, knew that Zhao Qianming was in a very bad mood. It's so bad that he got so angry that he killed someone. This is something he has never done in the six years he has been in office. Everyone was afraid of getting into trouble with him and would accidentally become the target of his anger.
"Trash! Total fucking trash! More than two hundred people can't even fight for their lives. Zhao Zhiming, I gave you one hundred thousand taels of silver to hire some people like this!" Zhao Qianming was really mad. If he saw this If he wasn't his biological brother, he would have killed him long ago. Looking at Zhao Zhiming, who looked frightened and submissive, he knew that scolding him would not help, and he was anxious: "What should I do? The jaw king will arrive in Jinzhou tomorrow at the latest. Even if he goes to Suzhou, it will only take three more days." With his cleverness, I'm afraid he won't be able to fool him this time. Alas! Alas! I was so deluded that I believed Azig's lies! Now let's not say whether the Northwest King can't do it or whether his head can be saved. It’s hard to say. Alas! I’m really... I’m so blinded by lard, I shouldn’t have lent him the crash car or the siege tower at all!”
Zhao Zhiming lowered his head desperately, fearing that his elder brother would see the flaw: "I, alas! I got into trouble again! Can't I hurt my eldest brother this time? It's true that how much money is spent to accomplish such a big thing, if I had known that these people would Nothing can be done. I can't say anything to intercept the fifty thousand taels of silver! If the eldest brother falls, how can the Zhao family be alone? How can I, a big family, survive? I really shouldn't be so ignorant at such a critical time. Money to live on!"
Collaborating with the enemy is an unpardonable death penalty. Once committed, there is no possibility of survival. Zhao Qianming knows this very well, so he is so nervous and afraid. He walked back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back, sighing constantly. When he came to Zhao Zhiming, he stopped and gritted his teeth and said: "I will send you another job to do. If it doesn't get done, don't blame me for doing this." Brother is so ungrateful!"
When he said this, his expression was extremely serious. Zhao Zhiming knew that he was definitely not joking, and he couldn't help but feel a little trembling in his heart. After talking to each other several times, they finally said: "Brother, what do you want me to do? I will do it for you even if I risk my life!" At this time, both of them had no way out.
"I'm going to go to the people from the Ninth Hall soon and tell them that we will offer 200,000 taels to ask for their help. I don't need much, I only need eight people, the eight masters of the Ninth Hall!" Zhao Qianming lowered his voice and said viciously. Said. Two hundred thousand taels of silver were used to hire eight people, and each person was worth twenty-five thousand taels. This was really a price that couldn't be higher. You know, the last time they hired more than 200 people, they spent 50,000 taels. After deducting the broker's commission, the killers only got 200 taels each. In comparison, there is indeed a world of difference. "Humph, what's the use of having more people? More than two hundred people have been killed! It's better to invite a few top people to come. This time, Xia Muchao will be left in Anxian no matter what!" Zhao Zhiming was speechless. , Zhao Qianming said decisively.
"My dear! How can the elder brother be willing to spend two hundred thousand taels to hire a few killers? He...he has never been generous! What happened today? Is it really a desperate situation?" Zhao Zhiming responded honestly. As he stood, he thought secretly in his heart.
Zhao Qianming immediately took a pen and paper and wrote a receipt for the payment of the money. He used his private stamp and handed it to Zhao Zhiming. He stared at him and asked: "Second brother, you need to handle this matter with utmost care." ! If you succeed, you and I will both live; if we fail, we will both die without a burial place!" Zhao Zhiming was so frightened by his words that he swallowed a large mouthful of saliva and was speechless, so he could only nod his head heavily. . He had never held an official position in the imperial court. He had earned his current fortune by working as a housekeeper in his eldest brother's house over the years. Although he is greedy, he is not stupid. He naturally knows the truth that no eggs will be left intact even when the nest is overturned. So, after taking the receipt for the money, he hurriedly got into the sedan chair and went to find someone to take the line to Jiudian at night.
After dinner was finished, Haitang and Xiao Xue rushed to put away the dishes and chopsticks. Bai Ze was about to give birth and Yun Po was getting older. Xiao Xue had always been responsible for clearing the dishes and chopsticks alone. After Haitang returned home, she rushed to do these things. Seeing this, Bai Lisi felt happy and sad at the same time.
"Haitang, come here, let's sit down and chat for a while." Seeing Haitang walking over, Bai Lisi waved to her and said warmly.
"Yes, madam." Although she was nominally the adopted daughter of the Mei family, Haitang had already gotten used to calling her, but it was hard to change her mind at the moment, so she kept calling her like this. Yun Po, Xiao Xue and Bai Ze in the hall knew that what they were talking about must be about in-laws, so they all stayed away. Haitang walked up to Bai Lisi, took the brocade stool and sat down, lowering her head.
"Silly girl, are you still afraid of me?" Bailis teased her while patting her hand. Seeing that she finally raised her head, he smiled and said to her: "Haitang, you have always been close to Chen'er, and I don't think he would hide it from you. We originally thought that when Chen'er would stop school in November, we would return to Jinzhou from the capital. I’ve arranged your marriage.”
Haitang pursed her lips, held the corners of her clothes with both hands, nodded slightly, and said softly: "Master, he did tell me that."
"Haha, I knew he wouldn't hide it from you." Bai Lisi smiled. Seeing the bitter look on her face, he slowly held her hand and asked softly: "What about Chen'er and Princess Chengyi? You already knew that, right?”
"Yes." Haitang replied. Seeing the sad look on Bai Lisi's face, she hurriedly added: "Madam, please don't make things difficult for me. I am satisfied just being a girl in my house. How can I have more?" Extravagant hope!" Haitang could see that Madam really pities and loves herself, and she really doesn't want Master and Madam to worry about this matter any more. At this time, Mei Siyuan and Mei Yuanchen were still in Suzhou. Although the good news of Shatuo's retreat had been received and both of them were "safe and sound", the frequent attacks they had suffered in the past still left them with lingering fears.
"Haitang, what nonsense are you talking about!" Bai Lisi held her hand tightly and scolded softly: "You are the daughter-in-law recognized by the Mei family long ago. I will give you a title no matter what!"
When Haitang heard what she said, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. Tears came out of her eyes, and she sobbed: "I know Madam, you are good to me, but Yiyi is the princess, so there is nothing I can do about it. I... .How can I compete with her for status? This matter is really unacceptable."
"Your Majesty will arrive tomorrow afternoon at the latest. I will have a chat with him then. Your Majesty is a generous man and will understand our plight. I think he will agree to Chen'er's offer to marry you and Chengyi at the same time. How? "I also want to give you the title of an equal wife." Bai Lisi looked at Haitang and nodded gently, which seemed both encouragement and a promise.
The weather was not good, the night was dark and starless, and there was no way to go. Mei Yuanchen had no choice but to stay in this small inn called "Shenxianju". After paying the money and filling his stomach, he closed the door, entered the room, and put away the bag. After everything was done, Mei Yuanchen sat cross-legged on the ground, not practicing Kung Fu, but reciting the Rebirth Mantra.
"Your Majesty's decree is to transcend your lonely soul. All ghosts and ghosts are indebted to you in all four lives. Those with heads will be surpassed, and those without heads will be promoted. Kill with spears and swords, dive into the water and hang on ropes. Die openly and secretly, die unjustly. Creditors and enemies, I am a man asking for my life. Kneel down in front of my stage, and the Eight Diagrams will shine. Stand out from the threshold and be reborn in other places. As a man or a woman, you have to take responsibility for yourself. Whether you are rich or poor, it is up to you. I am here to save everyone, and I have to be reborn. I am here to save everyone. , Jiji Chaosheng..."
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In the past few days, he has recited the Rebirth Mantra hundreds of times, not only for Zhanxu, Zhichun, Zhichen, and Zhize, but also for the generals Dahua and Shatuo who died in the battle. Thinking of the young Shatuo soldier and the fear in his eyes, unknowingly, he was chanting the spell faster and faster...
After a long time, a cock crow came, and the white fish belly rose in the east.
PS: The chapter name of this chapter may be changed, but I haven’t decided yet, so I’ll just use it for now.
In addition, I would like to express my special thanks to "Yanshui Yuntao" for coming to support me just after the exam. Thank you very much! Thanks!
