Qingzhou trip

Xie Penglai rode behind the two generals, the civil official Zhang surnamed from the Ministry of Officials was a meritorious service officer, and it was only during chatting that he found out that he was on the same list as Li Mo. "It is said that the reconnaissance is not only a matter of our official department, the trial court and the examination institute are also ordered to participate. I am not talented, and I was transferred to the official department after seven years of school management in Jixian Academy. It is not like Li Mei, outside Release the county magistrate, he will be released every three years, and he will be sentenced in less than eight years." Along the way, he seemed to be chatting, but in fact, he was trying to test King Jin's words inside and out.

Seeing that Xie Penglai was just laughing and not answering, Master Zhang looked at her again, "I heard that if Master Xie enters Beijing on time to take part in the examination, he might be in the same ranking as well?"

"Xie is not talented, and there are so many talents in the world, even if Xie goes to take the exam, it is hard to guarantee that he will not fail." Xie Penglai was still thinking about this sudden event, and he couldn't let go of Shahai.What will happen if the people sent by the court don't deal with A Lu?The chess game they set up is bound to be messed up.

The spring rain is like oil, and it is rare to encounter such a thin rain in the Northwest just before the beginning of spring.Xie Penglai and his entourage settled down at the post office of Fengxiang Mansion.This way, the other party treated her politely, after all, she was in the name of "grinding".But anyone with a discerning eye can see that for a guard of a cavalry division sent by the Zhima official, he is afraid that there will be hardships waiting for Xie Penglai.

Mr. Zhang originally thought that Xie Penglai would ask him about it, so he simply opened his mouth to cover Xie Penglai's words.As a result, the female county magistrate was not only reticent, but also had no intention of asking her about anything.He didn't get used to it for a while, and he actually felt underestimated.

After the post officer took them to settle down, he didn't dare to talk too much when he saw the guards and soldiers in Beijing. He arranged wine and dishes and called everyone to go downstairs for dinner.Xie Penglai picked up the bowl and ate politely, only to hear one of the guards spit out the food, "Officer, didn't you put any salt?"

The post officer could only explain with a half-hearted smile that there is a lack of salt everywhere in the northwest, and his post has been out of salt for two days.

Master Zhang sighed, "It's so lacking. Out of the capital, there is no lack of salt everywhere." He turned to Xie Penglai, who was holding a bowl and chewing slowly, "Master Xie, do you know why there is a shortage of salt?"

Xie Penglai glanced at him, "Why did your lord ask such a question?"

Mr. Zhang was taken aback for a moment, and then came back to his senses: What is lacking is naturally related to what God does not reward.This question is indeed superfluous.He cleared his throat, "I've heard about the battle in Shahai, Mr. Xie was a heroine, and the story of calmly defending the city has spread in Beijing and China. It's a pity that after this war, the Qingbaiyan trade between the two countries was cut off. The solution salt in my court is not enough to supply."

This is to push the responsibility for the soaring salt price to the battle in Shahai.Xie Penglai put down the bowl, took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped his mouth, "Beixia Caomang even dared to kill my court transfer envoy, if the green and white salt trade is released, the other party will inevitably increase the price, who said that Xieyan will reduce production in the past six months? "

"Based on Master Xie's opinion, how to solve this salt shortage?" Master Zhang chased and beat him fiercely.

"This is not something that Xie is considering. I am an official of Qipin County. It is helpless to support the northwest and resist the Xia bandits. I just hope that I can be promoted to a half-official position after entering Beijing this time."

Master Zhang took a mouthful of the tasteless food, chewed it again and again, and felt more and more tasteless.

Counting the days, arriving in Luoyang should be the time when King Jin learned of his entry into Beijing.Xie Penglai seemed to be aloof, but it was only through his words that Mr. Zhang felt that she was a slippery fish who couldn't catch anything.Apart from traveling, Xie Penglai just sat there without saying a word when she was resting, with her eyes closed so that no one could guess what she was thinking.

Mr. Zhang once asked curiously, and Xie Penglai replied, "Xie has been weak since he was a child. He was afraid of being exhausted after traveling long distances, so he imitated the method of meditating at home to recuperate." Mr. Zhang also knew that Xie Penglai avoided asking him. Excuse.

After eating, Xie Penglai closed his eyes as usual, but Mr. Zhang opened his eyes wide - two columns of soldiers suddenly entered outside the gate of the post house, the number of them was several hundred.The leader of the court post officer flashed the official talisman, and the post officer's waist suddenly dropped a few inches, leaving Mr. Zhang and his party aside, and went to serve the new group of masters.

The neglected guard Ma Junsi and others were immediately displeased, and called the post officer in a low voice, "Even if the other party is a high official, shouldn't we leave no one here, not even a food and drink?" The posthouse with a high price will even prepare official tricks.

The post officer wiped the sweat from his brow, "The person who came... is really not an ordinary official. The post office is short of manpower, please be patient, my lords, after picking up this nobleman, I will serve you all personally."

Mr. Zhang glanced at Xie Penglai, seeing that her expression was as usual, she seemed unmoved by the words.

"What kind of official is here?" Mr. Zhang asked.

The post officer bowed again and again, "I don't dare to say it, I have to trouble you adults to go back to your room to avoid it." At this time, there was a rush of footsteps from far to near, and a young woman with a peach blossom face was the most anxious, she He stretched his neck and looked around the hall.

Mr. Zhang always felt that this woman seemed to be familiar to him, but her clothes were very ordinary, not to mention a plain shirt and a horse jacket, and her hair was combed like a man.The black hair has been soaked by the spring rain, and a layer of raindrops is stained on the forehead.After her eyes fell on Xie Penglai, she breathed a sigh of relief, and sat opposite Xie Penglai, looking at the female county magistrate with deep eyes.

No one in the room dared to make a sound, and the guards, like Mr. Zhang, were all staring at the strange scene in front of them.

Xie Penglai noticed the sudden change in the situation, she opened her eyes, and when she saw the woman in front of her, her cold eyes burst out with surprise.As if she didn't believe it, she looked the person in front of her up and down several times, and suddenly she got up and was about to bow down, but the person in front of her supported her wrist, "You don't need to be polite when you are outside." Authentic official words, the tone is clear and intimacy.

Zhao Yifang didn't let go, her apricot eyes swept over the crowd without anger, Ren Wu had already come to ask them to avoid, "His Royal Highness has something to meet with friends, please avoid."

Jin Wang?Mr. Zhang immediately thought of the secret story in Beijing, and his face turned pale in an instant.Sweeping Jin Wang's finger, he still held Xie Penglai and refused to let go.After everyone saluted King Jin, Lord Zhang left the post house and waited outside.

He is a dignified official of the Ministry of Officials, who seems to be protecting Xie Penglai and escorting Xie Penglai to Beijing.He was afraid that King Jin was here to rob people, so don't make a big mess and make himself unable to get out.

There are many rumors about King Jin in Beijing. The most recent one was played by the household member Uiro Fan Heng, who was taught by King Jin in the street. The words can’t be explained clearly, but the meaning is known to the government and the public: King Jin and Shahai The county magistrate Xie Penglai has personal interests.

Originally, he thought that Fan Heng wanted to take revenge because he didn't Shangcheng King Jin, but when he was sent out of the capital in the name of escorting Xie Penglai to Beijing for grinding, he believed it eighty percent.Now that people are in front of each other, King Jin directly robs the daoguan post, and the little lover is inside, they are scared to silence outside, even the group of cavaliers who claim to be the emperor's guards can't find a reason—— — King Jin would never kidnap someone to elope, would he?

There were occasional murmurs in the house, but they were quickly submerged in the pattering spring rain, and people outside couldn't hear what was said inside.

Zhao Yifang did not say anything, she just warmed tea for Xie Penglai with her own hands, and only after Xie Penglai drank it with a smile did she reveal her anger, "Why didn't you write to me personally on the way?" I didn't see Master Xie until I arrived at Fengxiang Mansion.

Reaching out to measure Xie Penglai's Qingjiao's cheek, Zhao Yifang couldn't bear to press it with her palm, and then hugged Xie Penglai in her arms, "calling you to Beijing behind my back, I'm angry." She stroked Master Xie's head, Xie Penglai He also hugged her waist tightly, "I feel at ease seeing Your Highness."

After finishing speaking, Xie Penglai laughed in a low voice, Zhao Yifang was puzzled, "Master Xie can still laugh at this juncture?"

"Xie is going to get promoted and get rich, can you not laugh?" Xie Penglai pointed outside, "A doctor of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and 25 imperial guards from the Horse Bing Division to protect me. No number of Beijing officials have this kind of treatment." She stretched out her hand and scratched the tip of King Jin's nose, "This shows that Your Highness treats me with deep affection." If Zhao Yifang hadn't asked for marriage many times, how could the emperor believe Zou Shiyan's words?This is a move based on Xie Penglai's ability to handle King Jin.

With wet tears coming from his arms, Xie Penglai scraped the corners of King Jin's eyes, "How can Your Highness rush to Fengxiang Mansion without Luoyang? I will arrive in Luoyang in at most two days..."

But Zhao Yifang, who couldn't wait, didn't care what others said, "Master Xie, I can measure people's hearts in everything, but I can't, and I never thought about you." Zhao Yifang took a deep breath and leaned closer to Xie Penglai's ear, "There is only one thing that Master Xie guessed wrong. Yes, Your Majesty is really critically ill, and my brother will register immediately. This is my brother's idea." She looked at Xie Penglai, nodded her chin proudly, and joked, "It's true that Master Xie wants to be promoted and make a fortune. It's a royal marriage."

She and Xie Penglai looked at each other, but there was apology in her eyes, "I'm afraid I have a heavy responsibility in the northwest, but brother is not at ease." This is King Ying's use of Xie Penglai, and it is also a constraint on Zhao Yifang

Xie Penglai nodded, "Don't worry about me, there will be no chaos in the sand sea and northwest with His Highness. It's just the sand sea..."

"Li Mei will take over." Zhao Yifang and Xie Penglai discussed the countermeasures for the situation in Yanzhou, "It is imperative to temporarily close the commercial road, and my brother will not want to involve other countries in the year of his ascension. If we really take advantage of the chaos and take Yanzhou A blessing in the Northwest."

Sitting firmly in the border town is just around the corner, but it will not be perfect in the end. The price is to let Master Xie become an official in Beijing, which is actually a hostage.Zhao Yifang stared at Xie Penglai, "Master Xie, you misunderstood me just now." Xie Penglai volunteered to be a hostage, but she, Zhao Yifang, was not willing.

King Jin held his teacup and stared at the rain outside the window for a long time. The eaves were full of people hiding from the rain. No one dared to peek inside the door, but everyone's ears were trying to catch their words.

"Master Xie, I'm so tired of pledging a pledge, let alone you as a pledge? This is to tell the whole world: Compared with Xie Penglai, Zhao Yifang cares more about the real power of a place." Zhao Yifang and Xie Penglai interlocked their fingers, " After I saw it all: I moved around in the Northwest, and from time to time I heard news that Master Xie was beaten or treated kindly. Brothers and sisters, what can’t be said face to face, and I have to treat my beloved like this?" Zhao Yifang wrinkled her nose. Holding back tears, "I have set up a banquet in Luoyang, and I'm just waiting for Master Xie to get married. I'll put aside the test and evaluation. Just write a letter from Master Xie to resign and it's over."

Xie Penglai's fingers were cold, she closed her eyes again, and the corners of her mouth curled up, "No." For such willful recklessness, King Jin would be accused by the court of ignoring the patriarchal clan, and even be stripped of his power in the Northwest.

"If it doesn't work, it must be done." Zhao Yifang took out a letter from her sleeve, clapped her hands and someone entered the room, and when Xie Penglai was puzzled, she immediately fainted.Zhao Yifang found the seal from Xie Penglai's arms, sighed and stamped it on the letter.Finally, he left generously in full view.

Mr. Zhang was frightened when he saw the empty posthouse. He picked up the letter on the table and read it. He wrote "Shahai County Magistrate Xie Penglai Please Resign". Ridiculous!"