Cang Ri Qing Lan

"It's so early, what's the matter?" Raising one eye to look at Qingling, Cang Lan turned over, changed her limbs into a comfortable position and lay down on the bed again.Outside the house, it was already high in the sun.

"My lord..." Qingling's voice was a bit dry, "Why didn't you tell me yesterday about your lord being ordered by the emperor to garrison the border town?"

"Don't you know now?"

"...It is not a trivial matter to let a prince go to the battlefield. What is the reason why the emperor condemned you?"

"Sin? I'm going by myself." Cang Lan helped his drowsy head, and finally sat up. Following his movements, half of his body flickered between the messy lapels of his clothes. Surprised, turn your face away

"Why does the prince want to go to the border town suddenly? The current situation is unstable, and it is very dangerous to guard the border..."

"Do you really think that staying in the capital is safe? Let's not talk about whether someone is secretly tampering with me... You are the Minister of the Ministry of War. Have you never thought that someone will eventually break the line of defense and march in with troops? ? No...I'm afraid that countries are scrambling to share this gluttonous feast."

"My lord..." Qingling's expression couldn't be more shocking, whether it's Cang Lan's precise opinion, or because he wants to go to the battlefield for this reason, "Could it be that the lord wants to guard the border town and consolidate our territory?"

"Guardian?" Cang Lan lazily combed her hair, got out of bed, asked Xing Ye, who had been waiting at the door, to bring him a change of clothes, and walked to the wooden barrel that had been prepared, and stood in front of it ,

As soon as he turned around, his expression was wild:

"If I want to do it, I will travel across the world and conquer the world."

Hearing this, there seemed to be a glint of light in Xing Ye's lowered eyelids.

We must know that although the territory of Daxun is still the largest, it is so large that the powerful continue to intrigue for the interests in front of them regardless of external worries, but many border counties have been ceded to neighboring countries by the euphemistic name of "rewards", and the countries have intensified their efforts. , The military strength is rising, and there is a faint momentum of surpassing Dalong. It seems that there are signs that they are attacking in groups, gradually eroding over, let alone regaining the lost territory, it is already very rare to lose an inch of territory.

Across the world and conquer the world.

Qingling is in the Ministry of War, so he understands how difficult it is to realize what he said, but he is dazed by that flying expression.When she didn't know how to react, Cang Lan had already undressed and stepped into the bucket, but seeing the broad shoulders and tight waist, long legs and narrow hips, Qingling forgot to take her eyes off the slender figure for a moment...until meeting Cang Lan His silver eyes, he was startled,

"...The prince should ask me to avoid it before taking a bath..." Huo Ran turned his eyes away, but his mind kept switching between the scene he saw and the words he heard just now, as if it was filled with mud.

After hearing this, Cang Lan just raised her eyebrows, as if "the people who are watched don't care, and the people who watch are talking about it"

"I went there. If there is any military supplies in the future, I will have to rely on Mr. Shi Lang to deal with the household department."

Cang Lan couldn't tell if Cang Lan was joking, after a moment of silence, Qing Ling said slowly: "I have asked the emperor to follow you to Xiaocheng."

"What?" Cang Lan's voice was not loud, but she couldn't hide her surprise, "You are a dignified servant of the military department, and you are not handling military affairs in Beijing. What are you going to Xiaocheng with me for?"

Qing Ling moved his lips, seemed to have a lot to say, stared at Cang Lan for a long time, and finally said: "I just went to check the military situation, if there is no mistake in the prince's army, I will come back."

... Was it because he was worried that this pampered brat would follow him to win the hearts of the soldiers when he became the commander-in-chief for the first time? ...This protector is really dedicated. Looking at the young and determined face in front of him, Cang Lan finally smiled and teased: "Then please wait a little longer for the servant."

That smile again!Qingling's heart almost skipped a beat, and he quickly shifted his gaze, but he clearly felt that something in his heart was sinking even further, "My lord must be careful not to make any mistakes... You must know that Chao Wenwu has already quarreled over this matter." ..."

"Let me guess, but there are voices of opposition all over the place. It is said that I am still inexperienced and have no actual combat experience, so I am not good enough to be the important task of stationing the country. Or that I have a noble status, how can I be in danger."

No need to wait for Qing Ling to say clearly, Cang Lan had already expected such a reaction.No matter whether it is the corrupt officials on his side or Qingliu who hates him deeply, they don't want Prince Yi to be stationed in Xiaocheng. Some are afraid that he will be exiled to the border city from now on. They will lose a backer in the capital. This is the gate of the southwest.

In the early morning of the next day, facing the strong opposition from the ministers, the emperor's attitude was surprisingly firm.An imperial decree worshiped Prince Yi as a general, and then sent him out of court.

His Highness and all the officials have never encountered such a situation with an emperor who is timid and timid, and they are helpless.

Cang Lan was also happy to let the emperor do it for him when he was going to silence everyone.After setting off on the day after tomorrow, the next step is to personally send the Second Young Master Shen back to the Shen residence.Although this kid has a stubborn personality, he is also smart. He has learned to be good since the last time, and he will take medicine by himself without being forced.Entering Shen's mansion, General Shen is not there.Cang Lan saved a lot of trouble, and left the old lady of the Shen family perfunctorily, completely ignoring the knife-like hatred of the Second Young Master Shen.

His enemies have been countless since he was a child, and Cang Lan doesn't mind being hostile for a long time.Moreover, the person standing opposite is not scary.Those who can kill people are often the people behind them...

"My lord, there is someone at General Shen's residence asking to see you." Unexpectedly, later, Shen Haozhe sent someone to deliver a message, inviting Cang Lan to go on the road together.

"It's a good way to go with General Shen," Qingling stopped, and finally gave the servants the job of cleaning up. Xiaocheng. But..."

However, being loyal to the imperial court and being loyal to Cang Lan are two different things, moreover, there is a difference between achieving peace and peace, Shen Haozhe's plan is probably still unknown.Although it was not stated, both of them knew it well.

"Then let's go with General Shen, who is mighty in the world. If you meet a bandit, you can also see his unrivaled power." Cang Lan said lightly.The journey is long, so it doesn't hurt to see what Shen Haozhe is going to do.

Although he also wants to go with him, Shen Haozhe probably won't do much, Qingling thought about it, just in case:

"Will the prince bring some personal soldiers this time?"

"No need." Cang Lan said decisively, "Xing Ye is enough."

"Xing Ye can block a hundred with one shot, right?" The corner of his mouth was hooked towards Xing Ye, but unexpectedly the other party said "yes" and recognized him completely, Cang Lan immediately laughed out loud.

Qingling stared blankly at Cang Lan, who was hanging around, and glanced at Xing Ye, who was serious, and suddenly found that the atmosphere between the two was very different, and there was a feeling that he couldn't blend in.He tried his best to convince himself that there was no reason to care, but the instant sourness in his heart seemed to be a sign, reminding him of the fact that he wanted to escape.

The luggage has been streamlined and streamlined again, and when they set off, Cang Lan still threw down another bag of luggage that Qing Ling had prepared.Compared to Qingling's worries, Xing Ye didn't take it seriously. He had already traveled countless times, and there was always something inconsiderate when traveling outside, but he couldn't bring everything with him.

The three of them went out to the south gate, and Shen Haozhe had already brought two attendants to wait there. In the faint light of dawn, the silhouette of the general reining in his horse and standing under the tall and large city gate was permeated with a kind of thick ink and heavy colors. heavy.

She was slightly surprised that Cang Lan did not take a carriage but rode a horse, but she didn't say anything.There was almost no exchange of greetings, and the group of people set off on the road in the cool mist.

It takes almost a month's journey from Beijing to Xiaocheng.Out of the capital, the temperature rises as you go southwest, but the towns along the way become more and more decayed. Although high terraces and attics can still be seen, they have not been renovated for a long time, and every time you pass by the market, it is also very depressed.It is even more desolate near the border. There are vacant houses, abandoned farmland everywhere, and people with ragged clothes, families, and begging along the road.Cang Lan had foreseen this situation a long time ago, and it would be strange that war and corruption would bring prosperity to the town.Xing Ye traveled all over the rivers and lakes before, and knew it very well.The one who was surprised was Qingling, who had never traveled far. He knew that the power of the Dang Kingdom was gradually declining, but he didn't expect it to have reached this point. After a few more years of this, without the enemy's attack, the Dang Kingdom itself would be in civil strife.Thinking of the various disadvantages in the court, it is even more helpless.

On that day, it was almost dusk to arrive at Xiayun Town, the only way to pass through Xiaocheng. Several people had been on the road for days, except for Shen Haozhe and Xing Ye, they were exhausted.Not to mention that Qingling looks travel-stained and exhausted.With his borrowed body, Cang Lan really has more than enough heart but not enough strength. Although his expression is still old-fashioned because of his tenacious will, fatigue will still creep up between his brows without knowing it. His physical strength is really a bit weak. Overdrawn.

"Mr. Lan, it's getting late, why don't we stay in the town." The one who spoke was not Qing Ling who hesitated to speak several times, nor Xing Ye who was always paying attention to his situation, but Shen Haozhe.Although he was reticent along the way, he never once troubled Cang Lan, and he seemed to have completely forgotten about his younger brother.

"Okay." Cang Lan slowed down and rode her horse into the city. The land here is no longer as fertile and moist as the blackish ones in the capital. There is no shade of greenery in a radius of ten miles. Horseshoes step on the official road, and there is dry yellow dust. There were bursts of smoke and clouds, and the wooden signboard of the inn in the town was swaying in the south wind. It looked a bit worn out, but it was not bad for someone who had been sleeping in the wilderness for several days.

"The shopkeeper, I want five rooms." Shen Haozhe's attendants were familiar with it, one of them walked in front to open the room, and the other led the horse to feed the fodder behind.

"Guest officer, you are one step late, there are only four rooms left." The inside of the shop is much tidier than the outside, because it is on the way to Xiaocheng, and the inn seems to be still a little busy.The dozen or so tables in the front hall were still full of people having dinner.

"How can I live in four rooms?" Everyone's eyes lit up, and they saw a young man in Tsing Yi walking in, gentle and unrestrained.

"There is only this inn nearby, so I can only find a way to squeeze in." As soon as the mighty and steady handsome man entered the door, the shopkeeper immediately knew that this pedestrian had a lot of background. This person had lived here before when he returned to Beijing to report on his work. Once or twice, he could recognize even with his eyes closed, who wasn't the well-known Yuanwei General Shen who guarded the southwest?

"Oh? Think of a way?" Before he could get excited, a low, magnetic voice came lazily from outside the door, attracting everyone's attention.There was a slight movement of light and shadow at the door, and a white figure stepped in calmly. Everyone was suffocated, as if they had been robbed of their breath. It was unclear whether it was because of his outstanding appearance or his lack of momentum.The small store closed here suddenly saw so many rare characters, the shopkeeper was secretly amazed, but heard another voice from the shadow of the boy in white, "

"Master Lan, you don't have to use the room." If he didn't speak, many people wouldn't notice that he was standing behind the young man, dressed in black as if he was completely invisible, even covering his breath.But once you set your sights on him, it's hard to leave, not only because of his handsome appearance, because of his persevering and sharp eyes, because he is as quiet as a mirror of water, and as moving as a blade, but also because he can hide everything.

"You don't need a room, so are you going to sleep on the roof?" Cang Lan laughed, and she laughed even more heartily when she heard Xing Ye's answer "Yes", "Shopkeeper, how much money do you need for this roof?"

The shopkeeper was startled, staring blankly at Cang Lan's smiling face, usually slick and unable to speak, Qing Ling who was beside him sighed and brought the shopkeeper back to his senses: "Then let's open four rooms, first prepare Order something to eat."

Just as they sat down, there was a sound of horseshoes outside the door, and then someone broke into the door...