Sha Po Lang

Zhang Fenghan slapped his lips and stared at the note for a long time, his face changed: "What does this mean? This... what is the hidden danger of Urbone?"

Clearly frowned, as if he didn't know where to start, he gestured hesitantly for a while and said, "It's a kind of poison from the northerners. His Royal Highness King Yan lived in Yanhui Town when he was young, and was persecuted by the witches from the northerners. So far, the Chen family is still trying to find a way, but they haven't been able to completely cure it..."

Zhang Fenghan said incredulously: "Is there such a thing? Is everyone dead in the Tai Hospital? This..."

"Don't be impatient, Mr. Fenghan," Du Wanquan interrupted him. "A few years ago, because of the ancient Silk Road, I often traveled around the northwest area. I heard something about the barbarian's voodoo. I heard that this Wuergu seems to be harmful to people's sanity, and General Zhong must also be concerned about this, and worry that His Highness is overthinking."

"In the midst of a national crisis, the Marquis of An Ding rushed to the northwest with a broken body, how can King Yan be stingy with himself? Du Gong's statement is chilling," Zhang Fenghan said solemnly, "Furthermore, Master Mingran also said this. He has been poisoned since he was a child, and I can't see anything abnormal about him up to now, and it may not have much influence in the future, if General Zhong can't trust King Yan, can he find someone else to take over the Linyuan wooden tablet?"

Since Zhang Fenghan was besieged in the capital, he has become a loyal supporter of King Yan. The umbrella hanging in his hand was just taken from someone's car. The best in the world" announced to the world.

At this time, the old Lingshu still couldn't get rid of his anger after talking, and continued: "This time is different from 200 years ago. At that time, it was the imperial court's violent expropriation and loss of popular support, which led to the rise of heroes from all directions. Now it is foreign enemies entering the country. Your Majesty! ... Although the emperor's measures are too drastic, he can be regarded as diligent in government and caring for the people, and there is no fault. In this troubled world, if the Linyuan wooden sign falls into the hands of someone else, who can guarantee that he will not have a different heart? His Royal Highness Yanwang Originally a nobleman in Tianhuang, he could have succeeded to the throne and fled to Dongdu in the face of crisis, but he did not go to Luoyang, but stayed on the city tower! If such a person is not worthy of entrusting the Linyuan wooden tablet, who else is worthy?"

Du Wanquan was used to being tactful, so he didn't choke with him. Hearing this, he just smiled and said, "I believe that His Royal Highness Yan Wang's character and talent are beyond reproach, but the matter of the body, we laymen can't count it as it is." I don’t think it’s better than this, let’s all listen to Ms. Chen, order some food and drink first, and wait for Ms. Chen’s letter to arrive before making a decision, okay?”

Zhang Fenghan's expression softened slightly, and he also shook his head and laughed at himself: "I'm getting old, I still lose my temper, Du Gong don't take it to heart."

Before he finished speaking, the three of them heard the sound of flapping wings coming from outside the window at the same time.

Du Wanquan laughed and said, "Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be there."

Du Caishen pushed back the window, and a lively little wooden bird came in, pecked lightly on the table twice, and lay down motionless.This wooden bird is even more special than General Zhong's, because the latter was sent by a trustworthy person, but Chen Qingxu's was released back from the army road in the northwest.

The wooden bird's abdomen was "sealed" in a special way, not the symbolic seal of General Zhong, but a string of tightly stitched hidden locks, with 27 holes in it, which need to be inserted in sequence with thin needles, otherwise it will ignite. Those who don't know the key to unlock the Ziliujin left in the belly of the wooden bird can't get anything.

The craftsmanship of this special wooden bird is extremely complicated, there are not many in Linyuan Pavilion, and even Chang Geng doesn't know about it—when the Westerners besieged the city, he was once worried about the safety of the wooden bird's communication.

Du Wanquan took out a silver needle, and the other two pairs of eyes fell on his hand at the same time. For a moment, Zhang Fenghan suddenly felt a little nervous.

"Wait a minute." Just as Du Caishen opened the wooden bird seal and hadn't taken out the letter, Zhang Fenghan suddenly stopped him.

Du Wanquan and Qingran looked up at him together.

Although they both belong to Linyuan Pavilion, Fenghangong, who has been stuck in the Lingshu courtyard all year round, is not familiar with Chen Qingxu, a junior who wanders in the rivers and lakes. There is a premonition that the result may not be so satisfactory.

Zhang Fenghan's cheeks tightened, and he said slowly: "At present, the south of the Yangtze River and the coast of the East China Sea are in the hands of foreigners. General Zhong is guarding the front line himself, but he is just guarding it, and he dare not act rashly. And preparations for war, it is not enough to cross the river now. I heard that the foreigners are barbaric and cruel, and they have already set fire to the Jiangnan Academy. Then there's no way to save it."

When the old Lingshu said this, his voice trembled for a moment: "The land of 'three autumn osmanthus, ten miles of lotus' is now a mass of scorched earth, and our treasury is empty, and Ziliujin is in a hurry... There are winds leaking from all sides, if Linyuan Pavilion Stand by and watch, we might as well separate, go home and take the children, what kind of Tao will we enter? There is King Yan, and there is Gu Shuai outside the Great Wall. Gu Shuai... I didn't say that, he had dealt with Linyuan Pavilion long ago, but he never expressed the slightest intention of getting close to him. I also have no time to take care of our messy and disordered resources, if you pass by His Royal Highness King Yan again with such... such unreasonable reasons, what are you going to do next?"

He spoke with sincerity, and tried his best to draw Du Wanquan to his side, even knowing that he was slightly moved.

But Du Caishen is a fine person, so it is not easy to get hot-headed. After listening to it, he is eager and angry on the surface, but he still avoids the important thing in his mouth: "Actually, His Royal Highness Yan Wang has had a close relationship with Linyuan Pavilion since he was a child. He is considered an insider of the cabinet. Speaking of the communication network when the capital was under siege, wasn’t it the Linyuan Pavilion built by His Royal Highness? In the face of national crisis, there is a place that can be of use to us. Everyone agrees. There is no big difference between whether there is a ceremony of entrusting the wooden sign or not. Bar?"

"That's not the reason, Mr. Du is thinking about it." Liao Ran shook his head and said, "If there is no such wooden sign, Linyuan Pavilion is just a small effort to provide some convenience when something happens. Only with this wooden sign can the people in the pavilion Destroy the family and go all out to relieve the difficulties, that's different. Linyuan Pavilion has been silent for 200 years, all relying on this wooden sign to maintain and convene. In troubled times, everyone wants to be wise and safe. The power that can be used is nothing more than running errands and delivering letters—I’m afraid it’s not as useful as the larger gangs.”

These words were meaningful, and Du Wanquan's face changed slightly.

The God of Wealth is different from Fenghangong who is so poor that he lives with a dog. He has a real family and a big business. A barefoot person can eat enough for the whole family and the whole family will not be hungry, but a person with shoes can't.

If there is anyone here who least wishes for the Linyuan wooden plaque to reappear in the world, it is undoubtedly Du Caishen.

Cleared up to save face for him, clicked until the end, without pointing it out bluntly - the Linyuan wooden sign can mobilize the most mysterious "Tao Fa Hall" in Linyuan Pavilion, anyone in the pavilion who refuses to accept the allocation of the wooden sign and defectes, the Taoist The Fatang will chase that person to the ends of the earth, that is to say, without the wooden sign, Du Caishen may only need to pay some pocket money for meaning. With this wooden sign, even if he loses his family, he has to admit it.

Liao Ran put on his beads one by one: "Grand Du, please bring out the wooden plaque of the Chen family."

Du Wanquan was silent for a while, then he opened the wooden bird's belly with his hands, and the last wooden sign fell off. Once it landed on the table, it automatically gathered together with other wooden signs, completing the word "Yuan".

Chen Qingxu's scrawled sea pattern paper rolled out, and she wiped it away with her hands, and saw that the note said very briefly: "The Chen family will go all out."

Zhang Fenghan couldn't recover for a moment: "It's gone?"

Liaoran smiled helplessly, Chen Qingxu was a bit reticent, and it was okay to speak verbally, but when it came to pen and paper, she would never have the patience to write long speeches. When the matter came to her hands, it was just a word of flamboyance.

"Since Miss Chen said so, the chronic poison His Highness suffers from should not be a problem." Clearly turned to Du Wanquan, "What does Duke Du mean?"

The Linyuan wooden sign is divided into five pieces, and no one has the right to veto it alone. At this time, it is already three against one. Du Wanquan knows that no matter whether he agrees with it or not, the ending is already predetermined.

Du Caishen smiled wryly: "Master Mingran, you're being polite—I heard that His Royal Highness King Yan is promoting beacon tickets recently. If there is something Du Mou can use, just ask."

Zhang Fenghan tactfully persuaded: "Mr. Du, there are no eggs under a nest. When the world is in turmoil, chaos and people are not as good as Taiping dogs. Wanguan's wealth is no different from quicksand and flying water, but is this the truth?"

Du Wanquan, who was forcibly tied to the thief boat by a group of poor ghosts, was still very worried, and said perfunctorily, "That's right, I'm here to honor you."

The three of them hurriedly ate a light meal with each other's own concerns, and the drinks didn't move much, so they separated.

Just when they made this decision, Chang Geng also returned to the Hou Mansion.

Ge Chen was waiting for him in the study. Chang Geng ordered not to disturb him, so he walked in calmly and closed the door behind him. I don't know whether to serve the master or stay at the master's house for the elderly. I often call people around but I can't call anyone. Sometimes I have to do it myself when serving tea and water, but there are also conveniences, for example, I don't have to keep my ears on the wall.

Ge Chen stood up when he saw Chang Geng, his natural baby face was a little nervous.

Chang Geng was very calm and calm, he waved his hand at him: "Have you cut it off?"

Ge Chen responded, and took out a piece of Haiwen paper from his bosom.

"According to what you said, I secretly cut off the wooden bird by repairing the forbidden air network. The note inside has been replaced, and the seal is guaranteed to be repaired flawlessly." Ge Chen pursed his lips and said, "At the end of the year, young Cao went to the north to look for Ms. Chen, saw her take away the wooden bird with his own eyes, and then secretly caught it, and used a mold to remove the seal inside. , what does this on her note mean?"

Chang Geng didn't answer for a while, and unfolded the crumpled note.

The handwriting on it was the same as the one that they received, only the content was different.

This note reads: "Mr. Chen has little talent and little knowledge. After many years of searching, he failed to find the method of dissolving Ur's bone. I have a heavy trust. I hope you will be careful about the matter of facing the wooden tablet in the abyss."

Chang Geng was not touched after reading it, and thought without much surprise: "Sure enough."

Based on his understanding of Linyuan Pavilion for many years, it is either three or five people who decide in the end. The Chen family who healed Gu Yun's eyes and ears back then did it in the name of Linyuan Pavilion. It is impossible for Gu Yun to trust them unconditionally. There must be old Hou Ye's old department in the middle, so there must be someone representing the military. The monk has always acted as the liaison of the Quartet, and it may be one of them, representing the Huguo Temple. Then the other two probably control the "wealth" and the other is the Chen family in Taiyuan Prefecture.

Among the five people, only Liao Ran and the Spiritual Pivot Institute are more confident, and the other three parties are still pending.

Apart from Chang Geng himself, only Miss Chen understands the horror of Wu'er bone best. She has always been indifferent to things, and it is impossible for her to support him because of personal feelings.And those who control "wealth" are usually easily burdened by the family business. In this case, they are likely to shrink back, representing the military... If Chang Geng guessed that it was General Zhong, then Zhong Chan might not Speaking for him, the latter two people have their own connections, and it is difficult for him to get in touch. Only Chen Qingxu will accompany the army to the northwest, and he will pass the letter with a wooden bird at that time, which can give him an opportunity.

Chang Geng put the finished sea pattern paper on the brazier and lit it, the faint light of the fire illuminated his young and handsome face, making him look a little unreal.

"Brother..." Ge Chen called him dully. This little round face was loyal to his Prince Yan, but he was not stupid. He could probably guess that Chen Qingxu's encrypted wooden bird might be the same as Linyuan Pavilion's. Regarding the final decision, although he did the secret exchange of notes according to Chang Geng's entrustment, he still had doubts in his heart—Chang Geng has always been open and open, and he has never done such a shameful thing. For the sake of Linyuan Pavilion...is it for power?

"I don't have to get the Linyuan Pavilion." Chang Geng seemed to know what he was thinking, and explained to Ge Chen calmly, "But my time in court is too short. A group of young followers, after all, the foundation is still shallow, and many things cannot be used. Others can wait, but Ziliu gold and silver on the front line can't afford to wait. At this time, I can only retreat and seek the power of Linyuan Pavilion. With time, all problems can be solved slowly and aboveboard, and we are afraid that foreigners will not give us this time."

Ge Chen straightened his back when he heard the words, and the doubts in his heart immediately dissipated. Instead, he was a little embarrassed: "Both Xiao Cao and I understand this, um... Brother, you should also take care of yourself, otherwise don't wait until the time when Master Hou will be your teacher." It’s time to return to court, and you’re tired again, so isn’t he trying to make trouble for me?”

After finishing speaking, he seemed to have imagined the specific process of Lord Hou looking for trouble with him, and he shivered in fright.

The expression on Chang Geng's face became softer: "I'll take care of this crisis. When the world is at peace, who will be willing to do such a thankless job? We can't work for them for nothing. Then we have to let the emperor stand in front of us." The best place is to give me a mountain top. I will build a peach blossom forest on the mountain. I can enjoy flowers in spring and eat peaches in summer. There must be hot springs at the foot of the mountain. I plan to raise chickens and ducks all over the mountains and plains, and throw eggs directly into the hot springs to cook. ..."

Ge Chen's stomach grumbled, Chang Geng was taken aback for a moment, and then both of them burst out laughing at the same time, Chang Geng jumped up: "It's too late, don't disturb Uncle Wang and the others, we brothers make some dumplings for ourselves."

Ge Chen was quite embarrassed and said: "No, it's not good, big brother, how can I let His Royal Highness chop stuffing and roll the skin... This is too..."

Chang Geng glanced at him: "Do you want to eat?"

Ge Chen categorically said: "Eat!"

The two of them sneaked into the kitchen of the Hou's mansion in the dark, and drove the dozing old cook back to sleep. He ate more than 60 dumplings in the kitchen without paying attention. Ge Chen screamed "Aww" from the heat, as if he had returned to his youth in the countryside when he was "going in and out".

The good times are all in the middle of the night, and every step is still frightening under the blue sky and broad daylight.

A month later, the beacon ticket was still not implemented, and even Emperor Li Feng was annoyed by the quarrel, and a silent purge gradually began.

First, the Procuratorate issued three documents, Prince Shenyan, who covered the sky with one hand, and the Military Aircraft Office withdrew the memorials of the officials of the DPRK and China without permission, making the complaints intrusive. The so-called beacon tickets were all nonsense. Disaster for the country and the people.

Prince Yan ordered people to place all the records of the memorials uploaded and returned by the General Aircraft Department in the history of the court. There was a discrepancy in one copy, which made people speechless in court. Immediately, Prince Yan asked Emperor Long'an to step down from his duties on the grounds that he was "poor in talent and learning, and difficult to convince the public". As usual, Li Feng refused. His Royal Highness the Prince was young and energetic, turned his head and said that he was sick and resigned from the court, and ran back to the Hou Mansion behind closed doors.

The old vixen who sees people talking and talking nonsense at the court, no one really loses his temper so blatantly. Li Feng couldn't laugh or cry for a while, but before he came out of the palace to coax him in a subdued manner, something happened immediately when Prince Yan left.

First, the Military Aircraft Department was a mess without a leader, and it was like a snowflake of papers presented to Li Feng's desk every day. People from all over the place were asking for money and Ziliujin. Seeing him was in a state of desperation, and then the two ministers of the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Military Affairs almost started fighting in the court. Later, Li Feng pursued it in a rage, and found out that there are still people exploiting money and money in the middle of military expenditures. He was furious and tracked down a major case that shocked the government and the public. A large number of people were implicated in the seventh-rank petty officials, and even the gang of scoundrels from the Inspectorate were inexplicably blown away by half.

An autumn rain in September washed the capital to death. Jiang Chong personally went to the Hou's mansion to deliver an order to invite Prince Yan back to the court. At this point, those who cared seemed to understand something. .

At the beginning, some people worried that the first batch of beacon tickets would not be issued. Unexpectedly, the richest man in Jiangnan, Du Wanquan, and others immediately contacted a group of private volunteers to help. Within three days, the first batch of beacon tickets were sold out.

Real money poured into the national treasury, so far, no one talked anymore.

At the end of the seventh year of Long'an, the two armies on the Jiangnan frontline were still facing each other. Marquis Anding joined forces with the Central Plains garrison to deal with the rebel mobs along the way, and finally returned to Jiayuguan.

At the end of the year, Gu Yun wrote fourteen autographed letters, respectively "Happy New Year" to the kings of the Western Regions. At the same time, he sharpened his sword, preparing to kill when the court sent the next batch of armaments.

This year, there were no lanterns and festoons outside Jiayuguan, and the flames of war were on the verge of breaking out—the imperial court finally sent the long-lost military pay and war preparations.

It's just that the escort has a special status.

Gu Yun had just returned with a group of light cavalry on patrol, and before he got off his horse, he heard that King Yan was coming. He was stunned at that moment, and Qingqiu didn't bother to unload it, so he threw the reins of the horses and ran away.