Xu Qian was both surprised and not surprised by this speculation.
Surprisingly, he always thought that the princess of Zhenbei was the No. 1 vase of Dafengtian, and was essentially a woman, so she should not be involved in any confidential incident.
Not surprisingly, he realized that Chu Xianglong was carrying his female family and learned from Yang Yan that the princess was with him, and he was mentally prepared.
Since there may be danger, we have to take countermeasures and be cautious first... Well, there is no rush now, I am busy with my own business...
Xu Qi'an picked up the cloth bag, placed eight pieces of butter jade on the table, then took out the prepared carving knife and began to carve it.
……
After food and clothing, the old aunt lay in the bed for a moment and had a light sleep. She was soon awakened by the noisy shouts on the dock.
She pounded the pillow a few times in anger, got up and walked to the table, cleaned up the dishes, put the food box back, and carried it out of the room.
Following the stairs to the second floor, she walked along the corridor and looked around the rooms on both sides. This was the area where the officials of the Dagenren and the Sansi were living.
She didn't know exactly which room Xu Qi'an lived in, but fortunately, she soon found the room of the lustful Xu Ningyan as she wished.Because the door is open.
After Yunzhou came back, the young man with an extremely delicate appearance sat at the table, carving a few pieces of butter jade.
Dongdong.
She knocked on the door, and when he looked up, he said with a stern face: I'll give you the food box again, thank you very much...
He seems not good at thanking things, and his expression is particularly distorted when speaking.
Let's put it behind the door.
Xu Qian responded lightly, lowered his head and continued his homework.
The old aunt entered the room, gently put down the food box, and glanced at the table. There were several carved items, namely the small sword, the jade steamed bun (×2), the star anise talisman, the seal, and the jade pendant.
She asked with interest: What are you carving these objects? The knife skills are pretty ugly.
After saying that, he giggled.
Giving it to a woman.Xu Qi'an.
Save the woman... The old aunt stared at the objects on the table, and her smile gradually disappeared.
Every time I leave Beijing, I will send some local specialties to the women who like me and write another letter. This will not cost much money, but will also please them and make them like me more.
Xu Qi'an talked about his experience in raising fish in a sensible way.
...The old aunt was so angry that she looked at Xu Qi'an's eyes, as if she was looking at the scum in the world, and she sneered: It's indeed a stinky man.
Xu Qi'an attacked: It's a pity that you don't have the share.
The old aunt sneered: Who cares about it?
Leaving angrily.
Soon, all the jades were carved, and Xu Qi'an gave them souls.
He first put the Xiaojian into pieces of the land book, and he didn't need to send this because it was given to Li Miaozhen. When he got to the north, Xu Qi'an would give it to her.
Xu Qi'an spread out the prepared letter paper, took the pen and ink, and picked up the pen to write:
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County. There is a specialty butter jade here. This jade is oily and soft in texture and warm in tentacles. I like it quite so I bought a blank and carved a seal for Your Highness.
The seal has a word, saying: You pick up the flower and smile, and the setting sun is everywhere in the sky.
This was written for Huai Qing, who stuffed the seal into the envelope together.
The second letter was written for mounting:
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County. There is a specialty butter jade here. This jade is oily and soft in texture and warm in tentacles. I like it quite so I bought a blank and carved a jade pendant for Your Highness.
I am a very vulgar person. I see mountains as mountains, sea as sea, and flowers as flowers as flowers.Only when I see you, there are only four words in my mind: Three lives and three lives.
He put the jade pendant into the envelope.
The third and fourth letters were written to Caiwei and Lina, with the same content:
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County... There are thousands of delicious foods in the world. I heard that in a distant country that cannot be reached, there is a kind of delicious food on earth called "Hu Jianren". If you have the chance in the future, I want to take you to search and search for the ends of the world.
He stuffed the jade-carved steamed buns into the envelope.
The fifth letter was written to Zhong Li:
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County... When I am not in Beijing, I must stay well at the ground of Sitianjian.We must believe that the days of suffering will eventually pass. If you suffer some more suffering and suffer some sins, everything will bloom from suffering.
In the future, I will be my little boy, and I will only endure XX and not suffer.
He put the star ant amulet in it.
Then there are letters from Lingyue and Fuxiang, and their objects.
The sixth letter was written to Lingyue.
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County... I am safe all the way for my brother, but I just miss homesickness and gentle girl at home.When my brother comes back this time, I will give you some jewelry.In my brother’s heart, Sister Lingyue is the most special and no one can replace her.
The seventh letter was written to Fuxiang.
I forgot which great scholar said that if you have a confidant in life, you will have no regrets in this life.Miss Fuxiang is my confidante. I hope our friendship will last forever and be even longer than gold...
Please continue to maintain our current relationship!
Every fish must have different messages.We must fully demonstrate our concern and attention to them and make them feel that they are the most important.You must not be perfunctory.
This is the self-cultivation of a Neptune.
After doing all this, Xu Qi'an stretched with relief, looking at the seven letters on the table, feeling sincerely satisfied.
Last time he was on the Qingzhou border, he also wrote seven letters, two of which were made up for the scattered numbers by his second uncle and aunt.And now, for girls alone, there are seven letters, and with Li Miaozhen, that is eight letters.
Xu Qi'an was delighted by the development of his fish pond career.
……
After properly keeping the items, Xu Qi'an left the room and first went to Yang Yan's room, and said in a deep voice: Boss, I have something to discuss with you. How about discussing with you?
Yang Yan was still sitting cross-legged and breathing. Hearing this, he frowned. His instinctive disgust in his practice was disturbed, but he still nodded slowly: Yes.
Xu Qi'an immediately ordered a Yin Luo to invite Chu Xianglong and the officials of the Sansi to the room.
Sitting at the table for a few minutes, officials from the Third Division and Chu Xianglong came in one after another. Naturally, everyone didn't give Xu Qi'an any good expression and did not speak with a cold face.
One of the two censors who were used to being mixed with each other smiled and said: What's the matter with Lord Xu summoning me?
I want to adjust the route and change to land.
Xu Qi'an's words were amazing and he threw out shocking news at the beginning.
This is impossible!
Chu Xianglong took the lead in opposing it with a firm tone.
With the lesson learned last time, he did not continue to argue with Xu Qi'an, and stood with his hands behind his back and took a stance of being uncompromising.
Lord Xu, don’t mess around. In another ten years, we will be able to arrive in Chuzhou.If it is time to take the land route, you may not be able to arrive in half a month.The Dali Temple Chief hummed:
Although you are the organizer, you cannot do whatever you want.
With normal instructions, they can accommodate and tolerate Xu Qi'an and recognize his status and prestige as the organizer.But this does not include changing the route at will.
It is too troublesome to change water routes to land routes. Horses, carriages, and transport vehicles need to be arranged. After all, these two hundred people can eat horses and chew them, so it is impossible for them to go lightly. Therefore, the delegation chose a faster and more convenient water route.
Secondly, in marching and fighting, only the highest general can change the route.Although the mission is not an army, changing the route is still a taboo.
Captain Chen from the Ministry of Justice looked at Yang Yan and said in a deep voice: Yang Jinluo, what do you think?
Yang Yan's expressionless face is indeed inappropriate.
Even Yang Yan, who was trying to fight for the new generation, did not agree with Xu Qi'an's decision. It can be imagined that if he insisted on his own, he would be looking for something ugly.Even if other people beat him, I'm afraid they won't support him.
snort!
Chu Xianglong snorted coldly and said: It’s nothing, I will go back first, and there will be fewer brainless thoughts in the future.
The head of the Ministry of Justice examined Xu Qi'an and said: General Chu, please wait, please listen to what Lord Xu said.
Chu Xianglong turned around and looked at him in surprise.
He was naturally an experienced person who could be the headmaster of the Ministry of Justice. The more he thought about it these days, the more he became, the more he was getting worse. At first, he only thought that Chu Xianglong returned to the northern border with the delegation, which was not only convenient for his actions, but also to monitor the delegation for the King of Zhenbei.
After all, the case that the delegation went to the northern border this time might be targeting the King of Zhenbei.
But the more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. If only Chu Xianglong was with him, and the princess would also be with him, shouldn't he send an imperial guard to escort the northern border?
Why mingle with them?
The boat was full of men, and the prince's wife was walking with them, which was somewhat unreasonable.
The Dali Temple Chief couldn't help but look at Captain Chen, frowned slightly, and looked at Xu Qi'an and Chu Xianglong again, thinking about something.
Oh, he is worthy of being the head of the Ministry of Justice, he is much more keen than civil servants... Xu Qi'an spread the map he held in his hand, looked at Chu Xianglong, and asked:
General Chu, how could the princess be in the accompanying mission?
Captain Chen from the Ministry of Justice, the two censors of the Censorate, and the Dali Temple Chief, looked at Chu Xianglong in unison.
Xu Qi'an asked them about the doubts or curiosity in their hearts.
What is the problem when the princess went to the northern border to meet with the King of Huai?Chu Xianglong narrowed his eyes and stared at Xu Qi'an sharply.
He knew this matter clearly from everyone who was traveling on different ships.There is no need to hide it. As long as you leave the capital quietly, no one knows it, the purpose will be achieved.
This official is the organizer of the mission, why hasn’t he received the notice before?Xu Qi'an asked again.
Chu Xianglong said lightly: It's just a trivial matter. The princess travels north with a noble status, so it's better to be low-key.
Since the princess has a noble status, why not send an imperial army to escort it?
At this time, Captain Chen suddenly asked.
It's Ah, the official ship is mixed with fish and dragons. If you know that the princess is traveling, you have to prepare another ship.The Dali Temple Chief smiled.
Well... it's really inappropriate.A censor frowned.
These old foxes... Chu Xianglong glanced at the officials of the Sansi and felt angry.
A few days ago, they also showed hostility towards Xu Qi'an and secretly showed goodwill to themselves. However, once they encountered something that might be unfavorable to them, their attitude immediately became ambiguous.
Seeing that Chu Xianglong didn't say anything, Xu Qian sneered, looked around everyone and said:
As Captain Chen said, if the princess went to the north to reunite with the Huai King, then His Majesty would directly send imperial guards to escort him.It may not be sneaky and mixed in the mission.Moreover, it keeps us confidential.A few sirs, did you know in advance that the princess was on the boat?
The Dali Temple Chief and the two censors shook their heads.
Xu Qi'an said again: Then do you know what this means?
The Dali Temple Chief asked quickly and said, "Mr. Xu has something to say."
Xu Qi'an was loud and loud: This means that he might encounter dangers, such as ambushing, ambushing against the princess.
The two censors, Dali Temple Chief, browsed and turned serious.
The expression of the head of the Ministry of Justice remains unchanged, and it seems that he had expected this.
Seeing this, Chu Xianglong knew that he would deny it blindly, and only betray the people and hummed:
The princess' trip north did have another purpose, but Xu Qi'an doesn't need to exaggerate.Even you don’t know about the princess leaving Beijing, let alone others?
The ambush must be prepared in advance. We travel north all the way, and the princess’s accompanying us was secretly informed.How could he encounter an ambush?
Dali Temple Chief and others nodded slowly, thinking that what Chu Xianglong said was reasonable.
It was also after they set off that they found that there were female relatives on the boat. Later, they gradually realized that there was a Princess Huai among the female relatives.
Even they only learned about this after they set out. Just imagine, how can an ambush an enemy that may exist?
It's too late.
A false alarm, a false alarm... The Dali Temple Chief exhaled a breath and his face improved.
Xu Qi'an smiled and said: Please be careful, please listen to me and you will think about it again.
Then he turned his gaze to the spread map, pointed to one above, and said: At the speed of the ship sailing, we will pass here at tomorrow evening at the latest.
Everyone walked to the table and looked at it. It was a watershed with rapid water flowing, narrow and surrounded by mountains on both sides.
Here, if someone really wants to ambush the two sides of the straits, we cannot turn quickly with the rapid flow of water, otherwise there will be a risk of overturning.The mountains on both sides have become obstacles for us to go ashore to escape. They only need to ambush people in the mountains to wait for us to fall into the trap.In short, if there are ambushes along the way, then it will definitely be here.
Xu Qi'an's words made everyone's just relaxed tense again.
Chu Xianglong stared at the map for a moment and retorted: The premise of all this is that there is an enemy ambush, and I said just now that the enemy has no time to set up an ambush in advance.
As long as we spend here, we will be able to arrive in Jianzhou within one tenth. At that time, the prince's army will welcome him and the task will be completed.If you take the land route and delay it for half a month, it will be a long night and a lot of dreams.
Both sides have different opinions and cannot argue.
Dali Temple Cheng and others were hesitant. Both sides made sense, but they had disadvantages. It was unsafe to choose which one.
Then I will add more fire to you... Xu Qi'an sneered:
Although the night is long and the dream is too long, there is still room for maneuver.If we encounter an ambush here tomorrow, it will be annihilated and there will be no chance.
The expressions of the two censors and the Dali Temple Chief changed immediately.
I agree with Lord Xu’s decision to change the route.Chief Chen of the Ministry of Justice took the lead in saying.
This official also agreed to Lord Xu's decision to make a quick preparation and change the route tomorrow.The Dali Temple Chief immediately agreed.
The two censors also chose to support Xu Qi'an because his words hit the vitals.Compared to the land route that may be more troublesome and tiring, the water route that can be destroyed is even more frightening.
No one dares to bet on his wealth and life.
Chu Xianglong's cheek muscles twitched, and he was furious. He stared at Xu Qi'an and said: Xu Qi'an, I want to bet with you. What if I don't encounter ambush in this basin tomorrow?
Xu Qi'an pressed the table with both hands and looked at each other without giving in: From now on, everything about the mission will be decided by you.But what if you encounter an ambush?
Chu Xianglong said: If you say one, I will never say two.
Xu Qian curled his lips and said disdainfully: Now I say one, how dare you say two?Don't do this and give me some affordable things.
What you want.
Three thousand taels of silver, as well as the records of the camps of the northern defenders.
good.
Chu Xianglong agreed immediately, but thought in his heart that he would regret it when the time comes, he is not the final decision.There are soldiers and generals under his command, and the King of Zhenbei supports him.
Xu Qian sneered: Li’s name is a document.
...Chu Xianglong gritted his teeth: OK, but if you lose, you have to give me three thousand taels of silver.
Both sides have established good seals, but no clues are made, so they have to wait for the result tomorrow.
Xu Qi'an turned his head and looked at Yang Yan in a deliberate tone: Boss, you will take the boatman to test tomorrow. How many people can you take away at most?
Yang Yan thought for a while and said: Six.
The six people were obviously unable to control the ship... But Yang Yan could only take six people away. If they really encountered an ambush tomorrow, the other boatmen would be dead... Xu Qi'an was in a dilemma, so he heard Yang Yan say:
Tomorrow I can use my air to push the sails and control the boat, so I don’t need the boatman to paddle.Just leave a few people at the helm.
With the leader's level, it should be no problem to control the ship for a short time... He exhaled a breath of turbid air from the bottom of his heart: OK, that's it.
After the plan to change the route was decided, the officials of the Third Division and the unwilling Chu Xianglong immediately went to prepare for the departure of the ship and notified the guards, women and other entourages on the ship.
Xu Qi'an did not leave, but sat at the table, took a sip of tea, and analyzed: If there is no ambush tomorrow, it means that the so-called enemy does not exist, or there is no time to set up an ambush.
In this way, we can breathe a sigh of relief. If the enemy does not exist, even if Chu Xianglong has the final say in the regiment, the problem will not be big. At most, let him bear it for a few days.
Betting is not an act of impulse. Even if there is no such bet, Xu Qi'an will privately ask Yang Yan to test the boat tomorrow.
Yang Yan nodded: But if there is an ambush...
Then we will be in trouble. Before we reach the northern border, we will take the blame for the princess first.Xu Qi'an sighed and lowered his voice:
If the situation is so bad, I have another plan. Boss, I will only discuss it with you...
……
The next morning.
The two hundred men left Butter County, four carriages, eighteen flatbeds loaded with supplies, and forty horses.
As for the soldiers brought by the Imperial Guard and Chu Xianglong, they ran and advanced.
The team followed the official road and walked north in the dust.
If Yang Yan had not been ambushed, then he would have to change the water route again after walking by land for two days. The land route was really tiring and it was exhausting... Xu Qi'an sat on the horse's back, muttering in his heart.
The horse under his crotch is an ordinary brown horse, far from being comparable to a small mare.
At this time, he saw the curtain of a carriage behind him lifting, and a plain face poked out, and waved to him.
Xu Qi'an turned his horse's head, walked slowly to the side of the carriage, and said with a smile: Auntie, what's the matter?
Why change to land?She sat in a slightly bumpy carriage.
For the safety of your princess.Xu Qi'an said.
She thought about it and did not subconsciously quarrel, but nodded cautiously, expressing her agreement with this reason.
……
In the evening.
The water flows rapidly and even the stones can wash away, hence the name.
The green mountains on both sides are surrounded by the river, and the width of the river is like a woman's slender waist suddenly closing. The water is rustling and white foam is splashing everywhere.
A huge three-masted sailboat slowly sailed, upstream and headed to the middle of Liushitan. The turbulent water surface suddenly caused a rippling wave. A thick object covered with black scales arched and sank into the water again.
After a few seconds of quietness, a loud bang was heard, and the huge three-masted sailboat was lifted up high.
As the water splashed, a black-scale dragon broke out of the waves, and its horns were embedded in the bottom of the ship, pushing it into the air.
Rubbing...
Cracks instantly spread throughout the hull, and the large official ship, which could carry more than 200 people, collapsed and fell.
The moment he was raised on the boat, Yang Yan used his qi to wrap up the six boatmen and pulled them up. The powerful qi exploded on the soles of his feet, pushing him to rise and go out of the air.
The dragon plunged into the bottom of the water, splashing white foam into the sky. In a short while, a man in a black robe surfaced and stood on the water.
His facial features are feminine, his hooked nose, his eyes are narrow and long, his vertical pupils, his flowing eyes are cold and ruthless, and his cheeks are covered with fine scales.
The man in black robe glanced at the broken wood fragments washed away by the water flow, snorted, his voice cold, and said: I've been fooled.
They can't escape.
In the dense forest on the shore, a young man walked out, wearing white clothes and standing with his hands behind his back.
The man in white was not angry or disappointed by the failure of ambush. He said calmly: We have dispatched enough people this time, relying on just a fourth-grade Yang Yan, and two fists cannot beat four hands.The princess is our treasure.
The man in black robe frowned and said: Are you sure there are no other fourth ranks in the mission?
The man in white nodded, pointed to his eyes, and said: Believe in my eyes, and besides, even if there is a fourth-grade person, with our deployment, it will be foolproof.
Surprisingly, he always thought that the princess of Zhenbei was the No. 1 vase of Dafengtian, and was essentially a woman, so she should not be involved in any confidential incident.
Not surprisingly, he realized that Chu Xianglong was carrying his female family and learned from Yang Yan that the princess was with him, and he was mentally prepared.
Since there may be danger, we have to take countermeasures and be cautious first... Well, there is no rush now, I am busy with my own business...
Xu Qi'an picked up the cloth bag, placed eight pieces of butter jade on the table, then took out the prepared carving knife and began to carve it.
……
After food and clothing, the old aunt lay in the bed for a moment and had a light sleep. She was soon awakened by the noisy shouts on the dock.
She pounded the pillow a few times in anger, got up and walked to the table, cleaned up the dishes, put the food box back, and carried it out of the room.
Following the stairs to the second floor, she walked along the corridor and looked around the rooms on both sides. This was the area where the officials of the Dagenren and the Sansi were living.
She didn't know exactly which room Xu Qi'an lived in, but fortunately, she soon found the room of the lustful Xu Ningyan as she wished.Because the door is open.
After Yunzhou came back, the young man with an extremely delicate appearance sat at the table, carving a few pieces of butter jade.
Dongdong.
She knocked on the door, and when he looked up, he said with a stern face: I'll give you the food box again, thank you very much...
He seems not good at thanking things, and his expression is particularly distorted when speaking.
Let's put it behind the door.
Xu Qian responded lightly, lowered his head and continued his homework.
The old aunt entered the room, gently put down the food box, and glanced at the table. There were several carved items, namely the small sword, the jade steamed bun (×2), the star anise talisman, the seal, and the jade pendant.
She asked with interest: What are you carving these objects? The knife skills are pretty ugly.
After saying that, he giggled.
Giving it to a woman.Xu Qi'an.
Save the woman... The old aunt stared at the objects on the table, and her smile gradually disappeared.
Every time I leave Beijing, I will send some local specialties to the women who like me and write another letter. This will not cost much money, but will also please them and make them like me more.
Xu Qi'an talked about his experience in raising fish in a sensible way.
...The old aunt was so angry that she looked at Xu Qi'an's eyes, as if she was looking at the scum in the world, and she sneered: It's indeed a stinky man.
Xu Qi'an attacked: It's a pity that you don't have the share.
The old aunt sneered: Who cares about it?
Leaving angrily.
Soon, all the jades were carved, and Xu Qi'an gave them souls.
He first put the Xiaojian into pieces of the land book, and he didn't need to send this because it was given to Li Miaozhen. When he got to the north, Xu Qi'an would give it to her.
Xu Qi'an spread out the prepared letter paper, took the pen and ink, and picked up the pen to write:
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County. There is a specialty butter jade here. This jade is oily and soft in texture and warm in tentacles. I like it quite so I bought a blank and carved a seal for Your Highness.
The seal has a word, saying: You pick up the flower and smile, and the setting sun is everywhere in the sky.
This was written for Huai Qing, who stuffed the seal into the envelope together.
The second letter was written for mounting:
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County. There is a specialty butter jade here. This jade is oily and soft in texture and warm in tentacles. I like it quite so I bought a blank and carved a jade pendant for Your Highness.
I am a very vulgar person. I see mountains as mountains, sea as sea, and flowers as flowers as flowers.Only when I see you, there are only four words in my mind: Three lives and three lives.
He put the jade pendant into the envelope.
The third and fourth letters were written to Caiwei and Lina, with the same content:
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County... There are thousands of delicious foods in the world. I heard that in a distant country that cannot be reached, there is a kind of delicious food on earth called "Hu Jianren". If you have the chance in the future, I want to take you to search and search for the ends of the world.
He stuffed the jade-carved steamed buns into the envelope.
The fifth letter was written to Zhong Li:
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County... When I am not in Beijing, I must stay well at the ground of Sitianjian.We must believe that the days of suffering will eventually pass. If you suffer some more suffering and suffer some sins, everything will bloom from suffering.
In the future, I will be my little boy, and I will only endure XX and not suffer.
He put the star ant amulet in it.
Then there are letters from Lingyue and Fuxiang, and their objects.
The sixth letter was written to Lingyue.
Half a month away from Beijing, I have arrived in Butter County... I am safe all the way for my brother, but I just miss homesickness and gentle girl at home.When my brother comes back this time, I will give you some jewelry.In my brother’s heart, Sister Lingyue is the most special and no one can replace her.
The seventh letter was written to Fuxiang.
I forgot which great scholar said that if you have a confidant in life, you will have no regrets in this life.Miss Fuxiang is my confidante. I hope our friendship will last forever and be even longer than gold...
Please continue to maintain our current relationship!
Every fish must have different messages.We must fully demonstrate our concern and attention to them and make them feel that they are the most important.You must not be perfunctory.
This is the self-cultivation of a Neptune.
After doing all this, Xu Qi'an stretched with relief, looking at the seven letters on the table, feeling sincerely satisfied.
Last time he was on the Qingzhou border, he also wrote seven letters, two of which were made up for the scattered numbers by his second uncle and aunt.And now, for girls alone, there are seven letters, and with Li Miaozhen, that is eight letters.
Xu Qi'an was delighted by the development of his fish pond career.
……
After properly keeping the items, Xu Qi'an left the room and first went to Yang Yan's room, and said in a deep voice: Boss, I have something to discuss with you. How about discussing with you?
Yang Yan was still sitting cross-legged and breathing. Hearing this, he frowned. His instinctive disgust in his practice was disturbed, but he still nodded slowly: Yes.
Xu Qi'an immediately ordered a Yin Luo to invite Chu Xianglong and the officials of the Sansi to the room.
Sitting at the table for a few minutes, officials from the Third Division and Chu Xianglong came in one after another. Naturally, everyone didn't give Xu Qi'an any good expression and did not speak with a cold face.
One of the two censors who were used to being mixed with each other smiled and said: What's the matter with Lord Xu summoning me?
I want to adjust the route and change to land.
Xu Qi'an's words were amazing and he threw out shocking news at the beginning.
This is impossible!
Chu Xianglong took the lead in opposing it with a firm tone.
With the lesson learned last time, he did not continue to argue with Xu Qi'an, and stood with his hands behind his back and took a stance of being uncompromising.
Lord Xu, don’t mess around. In another ten years, we will be able to arrive in Chuzhou.If it is time to take the land route, you may not be able to arrive in half a month.The Dali Temple Chief hummed:
Although you are the organizer, you cannot do whatever you want.
With normal instructions, they can accommodate and tolerate Xu Qi'an and recognize his status and prestige as the organizer.But this does not include changing the route at will.
It is too troublesome to change water routes to land routes. Horses, carriages, and transport vehicles need to be arranged. After all, these two hundred people can eat horses and chew them, so it is impossible for them to go lightly. Therefore, the delegation chose a faster and more convenient water route.
Secondly, in marching and fighting, only the highest general can change the route.Although the mission is not an army, changing the route is still a taboo.
Captain Chen from the Ministry of Justice looked at Yang Yan and said in a deep voice: Yang Jinluo, what do you think?
Yang Yan's expressionless face is indeed inappropriate.
Even Yang Yan, who was trying to fight for the new generation, did not agree with Xu Qi'an's decision. It can be imagined that if he insisted on his own, he would be looking for something ugly.Even if other people beat him, I'm afraid they won't support him.
snort!
Chu Xianglong snorted coldly and said: It’s nothing, I will go back first, and there will be fewer brainless thoughts in the future.
The head of the Ministry of Justice examined Xu Qi'an and said: General Chu, please wait, please listen to what Lord Xu said.
Chu Xianglong turned around and looked at him in surprise.
He was naturally an experienced person who could be the headmaster of the Ministry of Justice. The more he thought about it these days, the more he became, the more he was getting worse. At first, he only thought that Chu Xianglong returned to the northern border with the delegation, which was not only convenient for his actions, but also to monitor the delegation for the King of Zhenbei.
After all, the case that the delegation went to the northern border this time might be targeting the King of Zhenbei.
But the more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. If only Chu Xianglong was with him, and the princess would also be with him, shouldn't he send an imperial guard to escort the northern border?
Why mingle with them?
The boat was full of men, and the prince's wife was walking with them, which was somewhat unreasonable.
The Dali Temple Chief couldn't help but look at Captain Chen, frowned slightly, and looked at Xu Qi'an and Chu Xianglong again, thinking about something.
Oh, he is worthy of being the head of the Ministry of Justice, he is much more keen than civil servants... Xu Qi'an spread the map he held in his hand, looked at Chu Xianglong, and asked:
General Chu, how could the princess be in the accompanying mission?
Captain Chen from the Ministry of Justice, the two censors of the Censorate, and the Dali Temple Chief, looked at Chu Xianglong in unison.
Xu Qi'an asked them about the doubts or curiosity in their hearts.
What is the problem when the princess went to the northern border to meet with the King of Huai?Chu Xianglong narrowed his eyes and stared at Xu Qi'an sharply.
He knew this matter clearly from everyone who was traveling on different ships.There is no need to hide it. As long as you leave the capital quietly, no one knows it, the purpose will be achieved.
This official is the organizer of the mission, why hasn’t he received the notice before?Xu Qi'an asked again.
Chu Xianglong said lightly: It's just a trivial matter. The princess travels north with a noble status, so it's better to be low-key.
Since the princess has a noble status, why not send an imperial army to escort it?
At this time, Captain Chen suddenly asked.
It's Ah, the official ship is mixed with fish and dragons. If you know that the princess is traveling, you have to prepare another ship.The Dali Temple Chief smiled.
Well... it's really inappropriate.A censor frowned.
These old foxes... Chu Xianglong glanced at the officials of the Sansi and felt angry.
A few days ago, they also showed hostility towards Xu Qi'an and secretly showed goodwill to themselves. However, once they encountered something that might be unfavorable to them, their attitude immediately became ambiguous.
Seeing that Chu Xianglong didn't say anything, Xu Qian sneered, looked around everyone and said:
As Captain Chen said, if the princess went to the north to reunite with the Huai King, then His Majesty would directly send imperial guards to escort him.It may not be sneaky and mixed in the mission.Moreover, it keeps us confidential.A few sirs, did you know in advance that the princess was on the boat?
The Dali Temple Chief and the two censors shook their heads.
Xu Qi'an said again: Then do you know what this means?
The Dali Temple Chief asked quickly and said, "Mr. Xu has something to say."
Xu Qi'an was loud and loud: This means that he might encounter dangers, such as ambushing, ambushing against the princess.
The two censors, Dali Temple Chief, browsed and turned serious.
The expression of the head of the Ministry of Justice remains unchanged, and it seems that he had expected this.
Seeing this, Chu Xianglong knew that he would deny it blindly, and only betray the people and hummed:
The princess' trip north did have another purpose, but Xu Qi'an doesn't need to exaggerate.Even you don’t know about the princess leaving Beijing, let alone others?
The ambush must be prepared in advance. We travel north all the way, and the princess’s accompanying us was secretly informed.How could he encounter an ambush?
Dali Temple Chief and others nodded slowly, thinking that what Chu Xianglong said was reasonable.
It was also after they set off that they found that there were female relatives on the boat. Later, they gradually realized that there was a Princess Huai among the female relatives.
Even they only learned about this after they set out. Just imagine, how can an ambush an enemy that may exist?
It's too late.
A false alarm, a false alarm... The Dali Temple Chief exhaled a breath and his face improved.
Xu Qi'an smiled and said: Please be careful, please listen to me and you will think about it again.
Then he turned his gaze to the spread map, pointed to one above, and said: At the speed of the ship sailing, we will pass here at tomorrow evening at the latest.
Everyone walked to the table and looked at it. It was a watershed with rapid water flowing, narrow and surrounded by mountains on both sides.
Here, if someone really wants to ambush the two sides of the straits, we cannot turn quickly with the rapid flow of water, otherwise there will be a risk of overturning.The mountains on both sides have become obstacles for us to go ashore to escape. They only need to ambush people in the mountains to wait for us to fall into the trap.In short, if there are ambushes along the way, then it will definitely be here.
Xu Qi'an's words made everyone's just relaxed tense again.
Chu Xianglong stared at the map for a moment and retorted: The premise of all this is that there is an enemy ambush, and I said just now that the enemy has no time to set up an ambush in advance.
As long as we spend here, we will be able to arrive in Jianzhou within one tenth. At that time, the prince's army will welcome him and the task will be completed.If you take the land route and delay it for half a month, it will be a long night and a lot of dreams.
Both sides have different opinions and cannot argue.
Dali Temple Cheng and others were hesitant. Both sides made sense, but they had disadvantages. It was unsafe to choose which one.
Then I will add more fire to you... Xu Qi'an sneered:
Although the night is long and the dream is too long, there is still room for maneuver.If we encounter an ambush here tomorrow, it will be annihilated and there will be no chance.
The expressions of the two censors and the Dali Temple Chief changed immediately.
I agree with Lord Xu’s decision to change the route.Chief Chen of the Ministry of Justice took the lead in saying.
This official also agreed to Lord Xu's decision to make a quick preparation and change the route tomorrow.The Dali Temple Chief immediately agreed.
The two censors also chose to support Xu Qi'an because his words hit the vitals.Compared to the land route that may be more troublesome and tiring, the water route that can be destroyed is even more frightening.
No one dares to bet on his wealth and life.
Chu Xianglong's cheek muscles twitched, and he was furious. He stared at Xu Qi'an and said: Xu Qi'an, I want to bet with you. What if I don't encounter ambush in this basin tomorrow?
Xu Qi'an pressed the table with both hands and looked at each other without giving in: From now on, everything about the mission will be decided by you.But what if you encounter an ambush?
Chu Xianglong said: If you say one, I will never say two.
Xu Qian curled his lips and said disdainfully: Now I say one, how dare you say two?Don't do this and give me some affordable things.
What you want.
Three thousand taels of silver, as well as the records of the camps of the northern defenders.
good.
Chu Xianglong agreed immediately, but thought in his heart that he would regret it when the time comes, he is not the final decision.There are soldiers and generals under his command, and the King of Zhenbei supports him.
Xu Qian sneered: Li’s name is a document.
...Chu Xianglong gritted his teeth: OK, but if you lose, you have to give me three thousand taels of silver.
Both sides have established good seals, but no clues are made, so they have to wait for the result tomorrow.
Xu Qi'an turned his head and looked at Yang Yan in a deliberate tone: Boss, you will take the boatman to test tomorrow. How many people can you take away at most?
Yang Yan thought for a while and said: Six.
The six people were obviously unable to control the ship... But Yang Yan could only take six people away. If they really encountered an ambush tomorrow, the other boatmen would be dead... Xu Qi'an was in a dilemma, so he heard Yang Yan say:
Tomorrow I can use my air to push the sails and control the boat, so I don’t need the boatman to paddle.Just leave a few people at the helm.
With the leader's level, it should be no problem to control the ship for a short time... He exhaled a breath of turbid air from the bottom of his heart: OK, that's it.
After the plan to change the route was decided, the officials of the Third Division and the unwilling Chu Xianglong immediately went to prepare for the departure of the ship and notified the guards, women and other entourages on the ship.
Xu Qi'an did not leave, but sat at the table, took a sip of tea, and analyzed: If there is no ambush tomorrow, it means that the so-called enemy does not exist, or there is no time to set up an ambush.
In this way, we can breathe a sigh of relief. If the enemy does not exist, even if Chu Xianglong has the final say in the regiment, the problem will not be big. At most, let him bear it for a few days.
Betting is not an act of impulse. Even if there is no such bet, Xu Qi'an will privately ask Yang Yan to test the boat tomorrow.
Yang Yan nodded: But if there is an ambush...
Then we will be in trouble. Before we reach the northern border, we will take the blame for the princess first.Xu Qi'an sighed and lowered his voice:
If the situation is so bad, I have another plan. Boss, I will only discuss it with you...
……
The next morning.
The two hundred men left Butter County, four carriages, eighteen flatbeds loaded with supplies, and forty horses.
As for the soldiers brought by the Imperial Guard and Chu Xianglong, they ran and advanced.
The team followed the official road and walked north in the dust.
If Yang Yan had not been ambushed, then he would have to change the water route again after walking by land for two days. The land route was really tiring and it was exhausting... Xu Qi'an sat on the horse's back, muttering in his heart.
The horse under his crotch is an ordinary brown horse, far from being comparable to a small mare.
At this time, he saw the curtain of a carriage behind him lifting, and a plain face poked out, and waved to him.
Xu Qi'an turned his horse's head, walked slowly to the side of the carriage, and said with a smile: Auntie, what's the matter?
Why change to land?She sat in a slightly bumpy carriage.
For the safety of your princess.Xu Qi'an said.
She thought about it and did not subconsciously quarrel, but nodded cautiously, expressing her agreement with this reason.
……
In the evening.
The water flows rapidly and even the stones can wash away, hence the name.
The green mountains on both sides are surrounded by the river, and the width of the river is like a woman's slender waist suddenly closing. The water is rustling and white foam is splashing everywhere.
A huge three-masted sailboat slowly sailed, upstream and headed to the middle of Liushitan. The turbulent water surface suddenly caused a rippling wave. A thick object covered with black scales arched and sank into the water again.
After a few seconds of quietness, a loud bang was heard, and the huge three-masted sailboat was lifted up high.
As the water splashed, a black-scale dragon broke out of the waves, and its horns were embedded in the bottom of the ship, pushing it into the air.
Rubbing...
Cracks instantly spread throughout the hull, and the large official ship, which could carry more than 200 people, collapsed and fell.
The moment he was raised on the boat, Yang Yan used his qi to wrap up the six boatmen and pulled them up. The powerful qi exploded on the soles of his feet, pushing him to rise and go out of the air.
The dragon plunged into the bottom of the water, splashing white foam into the sky. In a short while, a man in a black robe surfaced and stood on the water.
His facial features are feminine, his hooked nose, his eyes are narrow and long, his vertical pupils, his flowing eyes are cold and ruthless, and his cheeks are covered with fine scales.
The man in black robe glanced at the broken wood fragments washed away by the water flow, snorted, his voice cold, and said: I've been fooled.
They can't escape.
In the dense forest on the shore, a young man walked out, wearing white clothes and standing with his hands behind his back.
The man in white was not angry or disappointed by the failure of ambush. He said calmly: We have dispatched enough people this time, relying on just a fourth-grade Yang Yan, and two fists cannot beat four hands.The princess is our treasure.
The man in black robe frowned and said: Are you sure there are no other fourth ranks in the mission?
The man in white nodded, pointed to his eyes, and said: Believe in my eyes, and besides, even if there is a fourth-grade person, with our deployment, it will be foolproof.
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