Fenghou

Lu Xiu slowly opened her eyes, she couldn't sleep, she is a woman, women know women too well, every time when talking about her husband, Zhao Qiaoyun would change the subject, she guessed what Zhao Qiaoyun was thinking, the more she refused to mention The more people who are close to her, the more important they are in her heart.

Of course Lu Xiu could also understand that it was her husband who rescued her from the devil's lair and cared about her when she was being bullied by others. Her heart was already firmly tied to him.

It's just that this little girl was afraid that she would drive her out, so she didn't dare to mention it at all. She buried her nostalgia for him deeply in her heart, and it was quite pitiful to say it. This junior sister, but her identity is embarrassing.

While thinking wildly, Lu Xiu also fell asleep in a daze...

And in another small courtyard not far away, another petite body was tossing and turning on the bed, unable to fall asleep, his mind was full of his tall and heroic figure and his sweet appearance while eating noodles.

'He likes me to be fatter! '

In the dark, she pinched her waist and murmured, "But I'm already fat enough, and if I get fatter, I'll become a piglet."

No sleep for one night.

……

Yang Qi was finally at a showdown. Dou Qing canceled the order to copy ten volumes of the Diamond Sutra on the grounds that Yang Qi's calligraphy could not meet his requirements, and forced him to refund the deposit.

But the 25 pennies had already become my younger sister's dowry, and I went out with her, even if Yang Qi was forced to die, he still didn't come out.

Dou Qing showed a ferocious face, and put forward her own request, asking Yang Qi to provide a piece of valuable information.

In the room, Dou Qing said coldly: "Do you know why no one lends you money? Because you can't pay it back at all. I gave you charcoal in the snow and helped you a lot. I also know that you still can't pay it back." It doesn't matter, I don't want you to pay back the money, you just need to give me a satisfactory confidential information, I, a friend of Bianliang, needs it, do you understand? I owe other favors, and I have to pay back, you just lift your hands, We're done with it."

Yang Qi tore his hair in pain, "My job is not easy. If I get caught, I will lose my job."

Dou Qing saw that he still couldn't see through the seriousness, so he was worried about losing his job, which is good for losing his life!

Dou Qing snorted and said: "This is already the biggest concession I've given you. If it wasn't for the fact that I owe others a favor that is hard to repay, I would be rare for your secrets. What does it have to do with my business?

If you don't want to, forget it. I won't force it. I'll go directly to your sister later and ask for her dowry money back. "

"Don't! Don't go."

Yang Qi was so frightened that his face turned ashen, and he waved his hands desperately, "She will be divorced by her husband's family."

"You also know that money is important, so why don't you consider my difficulties? 25 pennies! It's not 250 pennies. I, a big shopkeeper, doesn't eat, drink, or support my family. I have accumulated so much money in five months. Do you think a Information can be worth so much? I feel sorry for you, so I’ll give you a chance, otherwise I’ll go to the Yaman and spend ten pennies to get the information, Yang, don’t be ignorant!”

"All right!"

Yang Qi was finally overwhelmed, holding his head and crying, "We agreed, just once!"

"Nonsense, of course just once. Do you think I am willing to do this kind of loss-making business? But I have to tell you, the information must be satisfied by my friend, otherwise I will go directly to your little sister."

"I know! I know! Don't go to her. I'll give you a grade-A report, the highest grade. If your friend is still not satisfied, there's nothing I can do."

Of course Dou Qing knows the Grade A information, which is only qualified to be known by commanders or generals above the Zhizhou level. He is secretly glad that he has found the right person. Although Yang Qi is not a high-ranking officer, he can get access to the most confidential information. It's better to call the county magistrate now.

"I warn you, don't play tricks with me. I'm not a fool. I have a way to identify whether it's Grade A intelligence. In addition, if you dare to report, then none of your family members will survive! Your youngest brother is Yang Ren. Don't think I don't know about Renhe private school."

Yang Qi nodded dejectedly, "How can I find you at noon tomorrow?"

"Come to the Plum Blossom Hall on the second floor of Xuechuan Restaurant, and I will treat you to a glass of wine then."

Dou Qing turned around and left. Yang Qi slumped on the chair, which made him want to cry. The pressure was so great that he had to succumb. If he hadn't been selected by the internal affairs camp in advance, he would really be finished this time. .

……

In the official room of Jiedu Mansion, Chen Qing was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back. He forgot Wu Jie's letter in the official room yesterday, and only remembered it today.

Wu Jie's letter was not long, but he reminded him earnestly that as a general, he should report to the imperial court in everything, not to make decisions without authorization, and not to disappoint the trust of the officials.

Although the letter did not specify anything, Chen Qing also knew that it must be about his recruitment of soldiers in the middle of Shu. Logically, such a major event as recruiting soldiers in the middle of Shu should be reported to the imperial court, but if it is reported to the imperial court, wait for the approval of the imperial court. After at least half a year, the day lily is cold.

The correct way is to do it first and inform the court at the same time. If the court disagrees, just change the name.

It's just that Wu Jie is cautious by nature and never does anything out of the ordinary. A single Zhu Shengfei can pinch him to death. Although he kindly reminded him, Chen Qing will never be influenced by him.

However, Wu Jie's letter reminded him in a sense that his recruitment in the middle of Shu must have caused quite a stir, and the local officials in the middle of Shu would definitely inform the court. Now is not the time for him to act recklessly. He has to consider Lu Yihao's situation So it is necessary to give the court a little face.

Thanks to Zhou Kuan's thoughtful consideration, the filing with the Bashu government was in the name of recruiting young and strong farmers, otherwise he would be in great trouble.

Thinking of this, Chen Qing wrote an official memorial to the Privy Council and at the same time wrote a letter to Lu Yihao. The memorial to the Privy Council made it very clear that he was recruiting the Lintao Land Reclamation Group, and the food for the army could not be guaranteed. Recruit [-] peasants to grow grain in the Taoshui River Valley.

At the same time, he explained his plight. Xixia dispatched 20 troops to compete with him for Xihe Road, and the puppet Qi army participated in the siege of him. The situation was very unfavorable to him.

In the letter to Lu Yihao, I wrote a few more sentences, saying that I must seize the opportunity that Jin Bing and Puppet Qi have no time to take care of the Northwest, and quickly grow in strength. With Jin Guo and Puppet Qi attacking from three sides, the situation will be dangerous at that time.

After finishing writing the letter, Chen Qing handed the letter to Yan Jun, commander of the soldiers, and asked him to arrange two soldiers to go to Lin'an and hand the letter to Lu Yihao.

As soon as Chen Qing sat down, Zhu Sui said at the door: "The General Wang of Internal Affairs has something urgent to see you!"

Chen Qing was still sending someone to look for Wang Hao, but he didn't expect him to come to the door on his own initiative, so he nodded, "Please come in!"

Chapter 449 Coercion

Wang Hao stepped forward quickly, bowed and saluted, "See Dutong!"

"But is there any news from Yang Qi?" Chen Qing asked with a smile.

"Exactly! Dou Qing, the head of Western Xia's intelligence, put pressure on Yang Qi to force debts, threatening the lives of Yang Qi's family and forcing Yang Qi to give him information."

"and then?"

"Then it was the same as the humble job arrangement. Yang Qi couldn't be forced, so he agreed to give the other party a Grade A information. The time is at noon today, and the delivery will be at the Plum Blossom Hall of Xuechuan Restaurant."

Chen Qing looked at the sky and said with a smile, "The time is almost up!"

"That's why the humble staff hurried over and asked the capital for instructions, which information is better to use."

Wang Hao put the three pieces of intelligence on the table, Chen Qing looked at it, and rejected the first piece of intelligence, "One hundred thousand catties of crude silver is of great significance to us, and we cannot leak it to Xixia, otherwise Xixia will definitely concentrate its forces to attack Ren Dejing, we cannot bear the consequences."

"Humble job understands!"

Chen Qing looked at the second intelligence and the third intelligence again. The third intelligence was a little weaker. It was about the military strength of Deshun Prefecture. Xixia should not be interested in this intelligence, but the second intelligence said that the Song army recruited [-] troops from Bashu , This is Class A intelligence. Many people know that the Song Army recruited soldiers from Bashu, but not many people know the exact number of recruits.

Xixia people should be very interested in this information, Chen Qing handed the second information to Wang Hao, "Use this!"

Wang Hao nodded, "The humble job is over!"

……

In the Plum Blossom Hall on the second floor of Xuechuan Restaurant, Dou Qing read the information for a long time, and said hesitantly: "But I was told that there are only a few thousand troops from Bashu!"

"In the filing documents I saw, there were 1 people who came in two batches. I don't know whether they came or not."

Dou Qing suddenly realized that they came in two batches, no wonder they only found a few thousand people, he secretly cried out, the information they gave Lanzhou was wrong, he had to add another information.

Information such as military strength, equipment, food, etc. has always been the most important information in Xixia. Dou Qing was very satisfied with Yang Qi's Grade A information and corrected his mistakes in time.

"Okay, I will give the information to my friend, he should be satisfied, thank brother Yang for his sincerity, we have settled the money matter."

Yang Qi looked at him vigilantly, "I said it before, just this time, right!"

This is just the beginning, how could it be just once!Dou Qing smiled slyly, and said haha: "I'm afraid Brother Yang's family needs money again, so he will come to me again. I won't trouble Brother Yang, but I can't talk dead."

Yang Qi shook his head desperately, "Just this time, I won't do it again."

Dou Qing smiled meaningfully, put away the note and got up and said: "The wine and food on the table are all prepared for you, you can use it slowly, I went to find a friend, and he is still waiting for my news!"

He turned around and left, Yang Qi stared blankly at the food and drink, he didn't even have any appetite.

……

Dou Qing wanted Yang Qi for the first time, as long as he caught Yang Qi's handle, he could continue to threaten Yang Qi.

That night, Dou Qing came to Yang Qi's house again.

Yang Qi was completely stunned, and stammered for a while: "Didn't I say, just this time?"

Dou Qing pretended to be helpless and said: "My friend values ​​you very much, and I hope you will continue to provide him with Grade A information. Once you provide it, I will pay you thirty pennies."

After finishing speaking, Dou Qing put an ingot of ten taels of silver on the table, and said with a smile: "This is ten taels of silver, which can be exchanged for fifty guan coins, and the extra [-] guan is the compensation for the ten volumes of the Diamond Sutra."

Yang Qi stared blankly at the ten taels of silver. He suddenly shook his head like a rattle and said, "I can't do it anymore. I will be dismissed. This job is very important."

"I'm afraid I can't help you!"

Dou Qing sneered, and put the note on the table, "This is written in your own handwriting, if it appears on the desk case of your Jiedushi, it will not only lose your job, but you think your life can still be saved." Can you keep it?"

"You bastard, give it back to me!"

Yang Qi cursed angrily, got up and wanted to grab the note, Dou Qing took two steps back with the note, and handed it to his subordinates.

He looked at Yang Qi coldly, "Death or money, you choose yourself! Think it over, see you at the same place at noon tomorrow."

After finishing speaking, he didn't take any money, but turned around and left with his men.

Walking out the door, his subordinate quickly glanced back, and whispered to Dou Qing: "He's collapsed!"

Dou Qing smiled triumphantly, he had already crushed this Yang Qi to death, and he was not afraid that he would not cooperate.

……

At noon the next day, Yang Qi with a haggard face came to Xuechuan Restaurant again. His eyes were red and he obviously hadn't slept all night. He asked in a hoarse voice: "I remember you told me before that you bought a lot of people, but real?"

"Of course it is true!"

Dou Qing's eyes were full of slyness and ridicule, and his thin face pretended to be sincere, "You know my friend..."

"I don't have any friends, it's you!" Yang Qi interrupted him angrily.

Dou Qing raised his eyebrows, and said with a fake smile: "What's the difference to you?"

Yang Qi stared at him viciously, "Go ahead!"

"I mean I need a lot of information, many of which you can't provide, including the army, warehouses, taxes, and people's conditions. There are many people who can provide me with information, no less than ten people, but your price is the highest. Others No one pays more than ten guan, but you want [-] guan, so you must provide me with Grade A information."

Yang Qi sighed, "I have already been killed by you, but I have three conditions, otherwise I will not cooperate with you even if I die."

"You said, as long as the conditions are reasonable, I can try my best to agree."

"First, no matter what I do, it has nothing to do with my family. If something happens to my family, I know you must have done it, and I will expose you immediately!"

Dou Qing said calmly: "As long as you don't betray us, I certainly won't hurt your family. I don't want to cause trouble for myself."

Yang Qi stared at the other party's gaze, trying to see a trace of sincerity in the other party's eyes, but he was disappointed in his heart, the other party's eyes were only cold, without any sincerity.

Yang Qi bit his lip and continued: "Second, I don't want money, I just want money, six taels of silver for an intelligence, I can guarantee that it is a Grade A intelligence, but even if you are not satisfied, you still have to pay me."

"That's no problem, as long as you guarantee it's Grade A intelligence, I'll pay you the full amount."

"Third, our cooperation period is tentatively scheduled for one year. I don't want to do this kind of thing for a long time."

Dou Qing curled her lips and said: "I have to make things clear to you. How long we cooperate is not up to you. It must be decided by us. There is no choice for this."

"Then take a step back. If I am transferred from the Jiedu Mansion and become an official in a local government, the cooperation must end."

"This can be promised!"

"Well, with your ten taels of silver, I can tell you a Grade A intelligence today about the deployment of troops in Deshun Prefecture."

Dou Qing shook his head, "We are not interested in Deshun Prefecture, let's talk about the west of Qinzhou."

Yang Qi thought for a while and said: "Either it is Gongzhou, I copied a document before, and the Jiedu envoy asked to build a large-scale rough silver smelting workshop in Longxi County. I know that there is a batch of rough silver in the warehouse of Longxi County. It is said that there is a lot of it. But the exact number is unknown."

Dou Qing's eyes lit up. This is important information. The messenger asked him to inquire about the storage location of [-] jin of rough silver, but he couldn't find it anywhere. It is stored in Longxi County, Gongzhou.

……

After all, Dou Qing has been an intelligence agent for many years, and he was not at ease with Yang Qi. He immediately sent people to Longxi County to find out if Longxi County had plans to build a large-scale crude silver smelting workshop.

This is to confirm the authenticity of Yang Qi's information.

Ten days later, the people he sent brought back the definite news that Longxi County was indeed planning to build a large-scale smelting workshop in the southwest of the county seat. Refined workshop.

In addition, among more than a dozen official warehouses, one warehouse was particularly heavily guarded. There were [-] soldiers guarding it alone.

Completely confirming the authenticity of the information, Dou Qing was overjoyed, and immediately sent a letter to Lanzhou, saying that the [-] catties of rough silver that the Song Army had seized was in the Longxi County warehouse.

4 Chapter Fifty

In the blink of an eye, it was mid-December. There was also a heavy snowfall in Lin'an, and the West Lake was also frozen. The entire Lin'an Mansion became a snow-covered world.

At noon that day, two cavalry sergeants entered Lin'an City in a hurry. They were the soldiers sent by Chen Qing to deliver the letter in Lin'an. Chen Qing's letter was more important and it was inconvenient to pass through the official post, so he decided to let the soldiers travel thousands of miles. a trip.

It took two cavalrymen and four horses to travel for more than a month to reach Lin'an. This is relatively fast. If it is an ordinary merchant, it will take at least two months to walk.

The streets are full of snow-sweeping soldiers and ordinary people. If the snow is not swept away in time, the wheels will run over and it will turn into mud.

Groups of children happily ran on the street, made snowmen, and had snowball fights. The city was filled with joy before the New Year. The previous disastrous defeat of the Song Army in Huaibei had been diluted by the atmosphere of the New Year.

Two sergeants led their horses to the gate of Lu's mansion. The second steward of Lu's mansion was instructing several servants to clear the snow at the gate. A sergeant stepped forward and clasped his fists and said, "Excuse me, is this the mansion of Lu Xianggong?"