Chapter 396: Fighting the stage

The wind and sand are long, and it is already spring in Bianjing, but in this Xihe River, there is yellow sand and the north wind is cold. The Xihe Road Management District, an important town in the northwest, is neither the lushness of Jiangnan West Road nor the grandeur of the capital. The streets are full of soldiers holding spears, and they keep calling the commands during this long night.

The residence of the Xuanfu envoy was brightly lit, and the generals came out one after another after the meeting, or gathered together in groups outside the mansion and whispered.

When the Song and Liao Dynasty negotiated peace, Jin and Xia were tied together. Xihe City was located in the important place of Xixia, and wars could begin again at any time. Therefore, in recent days, various military meetings have repeatedly urged all garrison troops to change their embankments at any time.

Tong Guan, the envoy of Xuanfu, was rigorous in the army and had a high prestige in the army. In addition, the stationed sites in various places were strictly guarded and defended, so it was not hastily. The generals and assistants laughed for a moment, and then led their horses to their guards back to their camps.

In the hall of Xuanfu Envoy, the candlelight swayed and the lights flashed and dimmed. Tong Guan looked at the letters in his hand with bright eyes. His face was dark. At first glance, he was full of masculinity. When he glanced at the beautiful long beards at the bottom of his eyes, he looked like a servant? The candlelight was reflected in his deep pupils, and there was a strange light.

Tong Guan put down his letter and said with great enthusiasm: "The Grand Master has come to him."

Sitting on the side with his legs raised was Cai You, the deputy tutor. Cai You had a white face and was slack. Although he was not young, he looked loose and completely hollowed out by the wine. There was always a smile on the corners of his mouth, which felt very cynical.

He smiled faintly and said, "Oh? What is said in the letter?"

Tong Guan glanced at Cai You, and there was a bit of contempt for Cai You in the depths of his pupils, and he just smiled and said, "Your Majesty wants to thoroughly investigate the Suzhou-Hangzhou Construction Bureau."

Cai You said oh, and said carelessly: "Let's check it out. Who dares to find out what's the name? It's related to so many people's jobs, and they can't play any tricks."

Tong Guan shook his head: "This time it's different, the imperial envoy is Shen Ao."

"Shen Ao?" Cai You was no longer careless. Although he had never seen Shen Ao before, in Xihe, although it was thousands of miles away from Bianjing, the news was extremely well-informed. The holy family of this man was not inferior to him, Cai You. What's even more terrifying was that he also received the support of the princes and princes of the clan and Yang Jian. Even Liang Shicheng suffered a great loss and could no longer get up. Facing such a new star, Cai You had to be careful.

Cai You snorted coldly and said, "Is it because Shen Ao and Yang Jian colluded to punish you and me?"

Tong Guan just closed his eyes. He knew in his heart that although the game was built by him, there were many people who really fought. Just say, Cai You made a lot of money from the game every year, only God knows. And Yang Jian, the benefits were not missing. Yang Jian and him actually had no grudges, so why did he suddenly come like this?

Tong Guan hesitated for a moment and said, "I really want to find out what I really want to find out. Now you and I are not in the capital. How to arrange it is also someone else's business. If Your Majesty listens to the instigation of someone who is interested, you and I will be beyond your reach, and it will be a death sentence."

Cai You said viciously: "Whoever blocks our way will kick him away. I don't believe that a little Shen Ao dares to provoke us. We are not Liang Shicheng and will not sit still and wait for death."

Tong Guan snorted coldly, but ignored Cai You. Tong Guan despised this guy from the bottom of his heart. Tong Guan led the army for many years. Although he started from the creation and gained the holy family, he had the status he had today, but he had a sword and shot. After decades of war, he had a life and death, and had this future. On the other hand, the Deputy Envoy Cai was a fool. He had no ability except to please and play tricks.

Even so, Tong Guan still had to hang out with him. He was a smart person. Not only could such a villain not be offended, but he also had to feed him. So over the years, the money from the creation of the situation flowed out loud, Cai You earned a lot of gold and jade, and he searched and cut all the oil and water.

"Since you can't sit and wait for death, you have to take action first. Someone must go to Suhang first." Tong Guan said his intention, licked his thick lips and said, "I can't leave. The war may start at any time. If I'm not here, I'm afraid something will happen."

The implication of this sentence is clear, but Cai You glanced at Tong Guan, his heart was full of complaints, but he nodded: "Then I'll go there, 400 miles to speed up, and strive to arrive in Suhang within five days. Chen Ao, I want to see this person."

"That's great." Tong Guan smiled: "Mr. Cai, you have to be careful this time. Chen Ao is not easy to mess with."

Cai You curled his lips: "The rabbit will bite people when it is anxious. He dares to act seriously. I told him not to go back to Bianliang. I have been staying here for a long time. I have not learned anything about leading the army and fighting. I have learned a truth: If some things are too troublesome, they will wipe his neck and end it all."

Tong Guan couldn't refuse and went to drink tea slowly: "This is the last method. The best way is to win him over and become a grasshopper on the same line. It is said that this Chen Ao is not a non-sticky cat. As long as we are willing to go into the water, we can't be slow to treat him."

Cai You smiled: "I'm afraid that his ambition will not be here. Don't worry, Tong Jinglei, I have my own opinions."

Tong Guan was sitting, and his body was filled with an indescribable aura and said, "But if you really want to take action, you must be sure to kill with one blow. If you hesitate, it will be a huge disaster! In fact, this Chen Ao still appreciates him a little bit, and he is also a person with some ability. However, when he bullies me, I can't spare him easily."

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Chen Ao went south, and this time he still led Zhou Heng and Deng Long. Since he had made contributions to the mission, and someone behind him had provided them with some help, they also had a prosperous career. Now they are Du Yuhou, and their group led the imperial guards and went down the river and went straight to Suzhou with the will.

When I arrived in Suzhou, I got off the boat directly, and officials from Suzhou came to greet me. The leader was a eunuch named Feng Lu. When I saw Chen Ao, I walked over, grabbed Chen Ao's hand, and kept it away, and said, "This trip to Chen Jian, Suzhou Jian, has brightened up the glory. I am the supervisor of the Jian Jian, and you and I will be colleagues in the future. If you have any unacceptable care, Chen Jian, hope to be with you."

Chen Ao laughed and said, "Oh, I've heard of you, you are that person, well, I've been keen on for a long time."

Which one is who? Feng Lu didn't dare to ask this sentence, but just smiled and said, "The wind is strong on the dock, let's go inside and talk."

When he arrived at the work, Chen Ao settled down and hid in the house and began to write a secret order. According to his agreement with Zhao Ji, Chen Ao came to stand in front of the front, went to Suzhou first, waited for Zhao Ji to meet in Suzhou in the southern tour, and took charge of Suzhou affairs, and then traveled all the way, and walked around the place.

However, Chen Ao's itinerary must be honestly informed. What happened along the way and whoever you meet should be written in detail. A seal is sent to Zhao Ji every day and inform him of the situation at any time.

As for Feng Lu, he welcomed Chen Ao to the scene of creation, exchanged a few greetings, and then he called Chen Ao to stay. Then he went to a remote house in the back garden alone, bowed outside the house and said, "Sir, the miscellaneous family is here."

"Come in."

Feng Lu carefully pushed the door and saw a man sitting and half lying on the couch. Two beauties with charming faces and fluttering clothes leaned on the left and right, and the sound of the swallows and orioles urged to drink and add food. This person was Cai You. Cai You had no intention of avoiding suspicion in front of Feng Lu. He pinched the waist of the beauty on the right, looked at Feng Lu with a smile, and said, "Have you picked him up?"

“Checked.”

Cai You arrived yesterday, one day earlier than Chen Ao. Although Xihe River is farther from Suzhou, it has been rushing over 400 miles, which is much faster than Chen Ao's slow sailing. After a day off yesterday, Cai You was in high spirits and today he called two famous Suzhou prostitutes to serve him. He comfortably leaned on a beautiful woman's chest, with disapproval on his face: "What did Chen Ao say?"

"I didn't say anything, it was just polite words. The miscellaneous family wanted to make some things, but this person was not leaking. It was either the weather or the journey. My sir, this person is not simple."

"I know it's not simple. If it's simple, I'll just ask you, a slave, to perfunctorily. Why should I come here from Xihe? Let's not be anxious first, try him first, prepare a gift tomorrow to send it. The gift should be thicker. Don't be stingy. Let's see if he accepts it. If he accepts it, this matter will be easier."

Feng Luhe nodded: "The gifts are ready, and this person has been inquired about it for a long time. He loves money the most. Not only does he have business outside, but he is also very unclear when he was in Honglu Temple."

Cai Youhe nodded, and smiled and put his hand into the beauty's dress on the left to pinch it, causing the beauty to laugh endlessly, bit her lips, making her charm even more.

Cai You's blood surged up and said to Feng Lu: "You go down, I can't show up, so I have to pay close attention to the matter outside, so I'll report it at any time. Get out!"

Feng Lu didn't dare to delay. He looked at Cai You who hugged the two beauties and bent down and chewed wildly. He couldn't help but sigh. He always felt that Lord Cai was really not very reliable. This was a matter of losing his head. Cai You was still in the mood to have fun. He sighed and immediately closed the door for Cai You and walked quickly.

"You have to consider the gift preparation. People like Chen Ao may not look down on you!" Feng Lu gritted his teeth and thought as he walked, since he was going to give it away, he would be cruel. As long as Chen Ao accepted the gift, the matter would be done, and there was no need to worry or be afraid anymore.

After making up his mind, he immediately called a servant and said, "Go and watch the Shen Zheng Zai at any time. If he has any trouble, he will repay him immediately. Also, don't let him discover it."

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Chapter completed!