I'm the villain in the book

Soon, the spies told the story of what happened at Wantong Escort Bureau.

"Yunlian?"

After hearing this, Wei Xianzhi frowned and thought for a while, and ruled out the possibility that this Yunlian was from the Liu family.

After all, the Liu family had no reason to know that Lu Jingyao ran away secretly.

Even if he really knew, he would probably send a master to rob him directly, so there would be so many detours.

So it's probably just a coincidence.

"Snapped!"

"Bring me back immediately!"

Putting the teacup in his hand on the table, Wei Xianzhi's tone was rather cold.

Although he can understand Lu Jingyao's thoughts, he has been in a high position for a long time, so he is very disgusted with this kind of "disobedience to orders".

"Yes!"

The spy at the sticking pole first stood up and responded, and then asked: "My lord, do you want to bring that Yunlian back too?"

"Need not."

At this juncture, no matter what Yunlian's status is, Wei Xianzhi will definitely not take the slightest risk of "leading wolves into the house", so he waved his hand immediately.

"Just bring Lu Jingyao and Qiu Yun back."

"My subordinate understands!"

......

Another hour later.

Lu Jingyao, who "failed to escape", returned to her room dejectedly, looking at the blocked tunnel entrance in silence.

After Wei Xianzhi's merciless criticism and education, she now knows that she has done something wrong, and her heart is full of guilt and self-blame.

Father-in-law was right, if something happened to him, it would definitely bring a lot of trouble to the Wei family.

Xianggong will also be distraught...

After serious reflection, Lu Jingyao started writing to Wei Changtian again.

In addition to self-criticism, the letter also carefully wrote about Yunlian.

Lu Jingyao just thought it was strange, so she wanted to share it with Wei Changtian.

If Wei Changtian could really read this letter in time, she would indeed have made a great contribution.

It's a pity that the former is currently on his way to Jizhou, and the communication with the capital has been cut off for at least ten days.

At this time, Yun Lian was already sitting in the carriage of Wantong Escort Bureau, heading for Shuzhou.

Chapter 230 Jizhou City

March [-]th, Jizhou City.

Now the tens of thousands of troops loyal to the royal family have assembled at the border of Jizhou, but the attack has not yet officially started. Therefore, apart from the strict control of entering and leaving the city, everything in Jizhou City is still operating normally.

"what is it call?!"

"what for?!"

"What's on the carriage?! Open it!"

"..."

At the south city gate, groups of soldiers were patrolling, and several city preparation troops were strictly checking the identities of all those who entered the city.

But when a few more carriages drove up to the city gate not far away, the soldiers immediately changed their faces.

"Master Xu, you are back."

"Ah."

The young man on the tall horse nodded and said coldly, "Get out of the way."

"Yes Yes."

The soldiers didn't dare to say much, and while yelling "Let go", they secretly glanced at the black carriage following the man on horseback.

The car curtain is very tight, and it is impossible to see what is going on inside the car.

But since Mr. Xu personally escorted him back, he must be some kind of big shot.

"Da da da~ da da da~"

The sound of horseshoes gradually sounded, and the carriage was pulled into the city gate, and soon disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Boss, what kind of people did Mr. Xu bring back?"

A pawn leaned in front of the little leader who had just spoken, and asked in a low voice, "Why don't we investigate? What if it's the secret work of the court..."

"Shut up! You don't want to die?!"

"I......"

"Remember! From now on, as long as you see Mr. Xu, you will let him go!"

"Yes......"

......

A quarter of an hour later, Ruyi Inn.

"Brother Wei, Master Qin, my mother is hosting a banquet at the mansion tonight, and I invite you two to honor me."

In the luxuriously decorated guest room, the young man who was riding a horse just now was drinking tea with Wei Changtian and Qin Zhengqiu.

He is the eldest son of the Xu family, Wei Yanyu's own son, Xu Chengwen.

According to legend, this Mr. Xu is both civil and military, and has extraordinary intelligence. Now Wei Changtian only found out that this is true after seeing the real person.

In all aspects, it is only a little worse than myself.

"Mrs. Wei is polite."

Smiling and polite, Wei Changtian nodded and said, "Tonight we will definitely be on time for the appointment."

"That's good...the two of you have traveled a long way, so I won't bother you any more."

Xu Chengwen stood up, cupped his hands, and took out a token from his bosom.

"This inn is owned by Xu's family. I have invited all the rest of the guests to other places. You two can stay at ease."

"If you want to wander around the city of Jizhou, you can take this token with you, and the patrolling soldiers will not make more inquiries."

"Okay, thank you Brother Xu."

Wei Changtian also got up and took the token with his hand: "Then we won't delay your work, and we'll see you later."

"Okay, see you later."

Finally, he bowed respectfully to Qin Zhengqiu, and Xu Chengwen turned and walked out of the room.

After waiting for the sound of footsteps getting smaller and smaller to disappear completely, Wei Changtian turned his head and asked Qin Zhengqiu.

"Grandpa, what do you think of this Xu Chengwen?"

"Speaking and doing things are comprehensive, and the cultivation base is also not weak..."

Qin Zhengqiu first gave a very high evaluation, and then shook his head.

"But not one ten thousandth of your grandson."

"..."

Good guy, I'm ashamed of you boasting so much!

"cough."

Coughing in embarrassment, Wei Changtian didn't continue this topic, but called Zhang San in.

"Take someone to check everything inside and outside the inn, including the innkeeper and the buddy, pay more attention."

"Also, go and look at the lanes near here, and study the shortest route out of the city."

"Yes, I'm going right now..."

Zhang San nodded: "My lord, do you have any orders?"

"Um... where is Yujia now?"

"Miss You is in her own room."

"Okay, let her wait for me in the main hall..."

Wei Changtian and Qin Zhengqiu looked at each other.

"Just say I want to go out with her."

......

Jizhou is located in the west of Daning Central Plains, with Tanzhou in the east, Yuanzhou in the west, and Dafeng territory in the west.

Unlike Shuzhou, which has a warm and humid climate, Jizhou is dry and rainless all year round, and the land is barren. It should be regarded as a desolate land.

But in fact, Jizhou is one of the richest state capitals in Daning.

The reason for such "abnormal" achievements is entirely dependent on Jizhou's prosperous and complete business.

"Hebei merchants" all over the country transported special products from all over the country to other states by horse-drawn carts, small carts, or even shoulder poles to earn the price difference, and completed the original capital accumulation.

After having the money, the Hebei merchants did not sit back and eat nothing. While continuing to expand their business, they also extended their hands to more profitable industries.

Banks, Escorts, Salt and Iron, Military Supplies... They even completely controlled the business and trade routes with Dafeng for a time, making a lot of money at both ends.

Of course, if you want to do these transactions, it is useless to have money, you must have official protection.

Then it is necessary to mention another element of the success of Hebei merchants - Baotuan.

They know very well that one person's strength is always inferior to a group of people, so whenever they walk outside, the fellow villagers will help if they can, and unite as one.

Therefore, when Xu and Wei entered the imperial court in one fell swoop, the living environment of the Hebei merchants has been qualitatively improved.

And this is why most people in Jizhou are willing to stand on the same front as the Xu family is rebelling now.

"Unexpectedly, the city of Jizhou is still so lively, as if the army of the imperial court has been eyeing Peizhou..."

Walking on the street full of people, Youjia sighed softly: "And the goods are too full, such a small market has specialties from all over the world."

"Ah."

Wei Changtian looked around and nodded, "It is said that Jizhou people are good at doing business, and now it seems that it is true. By the way, have you ever been to Jizhou before?"

"came......"

Youjia responded, but her expression was a little unnatural.

Wei Changtian didn't notice her abnormality, and asked casually, "Is it because of Longwei's mission?"

"Well, came here a few years ago..."

You Jia suddenly stopped talking in the middle, and after a long while, she begged softly under Wei Changtian's strange gaze.

"Young master, let's not talk about this, okay?"

"......it is good."

Wei Changtian realized in an instant that Youjia didn't want to recall the past, so he paused.

"Sorry, I shouldn't have asked."

"..."

You Jia didn't speak, she lowered her head and wanted to grab Wei Changtian's hand.

However, the shame of holding hands in the street in this day and age is similar to wet kissing in the street in her previous life, so she finally retracted her hand and moved her body towards Wei Changtian.

In the bustling and noisy flow of people, the corners of the two people's clothes were slightly entangled, and the black and white were actually a bit pleasing to the eye.

Not to mention Wei Changtian Yushu Linfeng and the handsome horse, Youjia is also the character who once caused a group of men in the Xuanjing Division to "fight each other".

Although both of them were wearing veils to cover their faces, this outstanding temperament alone was enough to make passers-by look dumbfounded.