Guojiazhuang.

The surrounding arable land is already deserted. It is said that since the owner has changed here, he has sent all the tenants away. Fortunately, he has given the tenants enough money to prevent them from losing their way out, and has not caused any disputes.

In just two months, the weeds on the barren ridges were even better, but no one had cleaned them up. Even the dirt road leading to Guojiazhuang from the past gradually became hidden among the weeds, with an indescribable depression.

The dusk is setting, the dusk mist is floating, and a few old crows are parked on the pine branches in the distance, wandering around the forest, wailing in the whistle.

Near Songlin, there is a small inn for business trips. In the past, the inn was very lively, but later, with the rise and fall of Guojiazhuang, it became depressed. But someone suddenly bought the place and continued to open the door to do business. The shopkeeper hired a few friends, but it was rare to see a guest in one day. Even tourists who occasionally went out for a break here, they just came in to drink a pot of tea and ate some randomly with a plate of fennel beans. The business was extremely bleak.

The shopkeepers of this inn don't come often. Every time they come, they are in a hurry. At the time of sunset, the guys leaned against the door and took a nap, but heard the sound of horse hooves coming from outside.

"It's the shopkeeper's arrival." The two men sitting on the bench leaning against the door cheered up, held the long scarf and hat, and quickly went over to lead the shopkeeper's horse.

The shopkeeper was in his forties, with a gloomy face, his eyes were as if he was in his pocket, and he turned over from the horse's back, asked about business as usual, and then said, "Go and call Xu Tang."

He entered the inn and went to the upper room on the second floor. After a while, a scholar dressed in short clothes came in. His upper body was covered with a short coat with an open-breasted breeches, but he wore a scholar's scarf on his head. This outfit seemed a bit out of place. Xu Tang bowed to the shopkeeper and said, "Why did the boss come so late today?"

The shopkeeper sat on the chair and did not greet him. He said straight to the point: "What's the news recently?"

Xu Tang said seriously: "There are more than 200 newly recruited people entering the farm. In this way, the number of people is at least 1,300. Every day, there are carriages and horses from Bianjing. Most of them are transporting grain and some fruits and vegetables. However, early the morning before yesterday, more than 30 large trucks came. The carriages were covered tightly with felt cloth, and the axles were very deep. The weight of the things carried in this truck is probably not light."

A glimmer flashed in the shopkeeper's eyes and said, "You can explain it more clearly."

Xu Tang said: "There are not many things in the car, but they are extremely heavy. Apart from gold and iron, the students can no longer think of anything. According to the students, the car should be filled with weapons."

"Weapon!" The shopkeeper took a breath and continued to ask, "Is it true?"

Xu Tang smiled bitterly and said, "Only 90% sure."

The shopkeeper leaned on the chair, his fingers lie on the handle of the chair and beat the rhythm. He closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, and said, "It's not time to check it out in detail. The master said that the arrow must be fired on the string. Do you know that the day after tomorrow is the middle of the moon, and it is the time for the great court to discuss." He was silent for a moment, stood up and said, "Change this inn tomorrow, and what should be investigated is almost done. There are so many people here, this is the ironclad evidence."

Xu Tang said: "Then I will spread the news later and let everyone be prepared."

The shopkeeper said lightly: "Thank you for your hard work."

After the two of them talked for a while, the shopkeeper rested in the upper room. The inn became quiet again. It was getting late and the business was surprisingly bleak. Therefore, the door was closed early. As soon as the crescent moon got up the branches, it began to get up the door panel to prepare for closing.

In the upper room on the second floor, you can see the outline of the Qing Guojiazhuang when you look into the distance. The shopkeeper opened the window in the upper room and looked at the brightly lit and noisy village.

Compared with that inn, Guojiazhuang is much more lively. The rows of houses are brightly lit, and each row of houses is willing to add oil to the oil lamps. The lights are bright. Under the lamps, there are spies sitting side by side. They practice during the day and cannot be idle at night. They all have to listen to the doctoral lecture indoors.

Of course, we don’t teach the Four Books and Five Classics here. The courses are mostly based on languages, diet and habits in various places. Occasionally, we will teach some common sense about doing business, accounting, workmanship, code words, night travel.

After leaving Guojiazhuang, they will change their appearance, either as shops or as peddlers. Some even work as servants in the yamen, and some even become boatmen. Therefore, a lot of knowledge may not be mastered, but at least they must be involved.

Such days are extremely boring, but for these refugees, it is really lucky to have a living and have money to support their families every month. So no matter how the instructors or doctors are doing, they can tolerate it, and no one makes any complaints.

In the lobby near the school building, there is Chen Ji's living and office space. There is a separate hall with ear rooms on both sides. It is already late at night and homework has been arranged. Chen Ji poured a pot of tea alone and sat on the couch. There are a few pieces on the couch, and the chess board is on it. The chess game is obviously messy. Chen Ji was drinking tea casually, and his eyes fell on the chess and did not move.

The candlelight jumped slowly, reflecting on Chen Ji's calm face. He took a sip of tea and a hint of fatigue appeared on his face.

After a while, hurried footsteps came from outside. Chen Ji did not move. When a figure stepped into the ear chamber, Chen Ji just said, "What's the news in the city?"

The visitor was hidden in a place where the dim candlelight could not be seen, and he could not see his face. He said lightly: "Your Highness has entered the palace and comes out safely from the palace. Li Bangyan saved from the door and went to the East Palace immediately."

"Well, what happened to the Minister of Personnel?"

"Cheng Jiang also went to the East Palace. When they came out, they didn't say anything, as if there was an argument."

"Arguing?" Chen Ji raised his eyes.

"Yes, Li Bangyan looked worried, but Cheng Jiang was full of confidence."

Chen Jihe nodded and said, "What else?"

"That night, the servants of the Li family took the imperial edict and visited the adults in the court. They were all friends with the prince and Li Bangyan, and the people who visited him had already recorded them, and there were 73 people in total."

Chen Ji sighed and said, "It seems that they are going to make a difference during the grand court discussion."

"Do you want to send these news to Your Highness?"

Chen Ji shook his head and said, "No need, Your Highness knows more than you and me. You can go down and tell me immediately if there is any news."

Chen Ji took a sip of tea, and the person who had just come in had already retreated at some point. Chen Ji suddenly murmured: "Capital, spy, and a billion yuan in wealth. Now he is the governor of Xixia. Will he rule the world?" Chen Ji raised his head and looked at the beam of the house. His eyes seemed to have penetrated the tiles. A sneer appeared on his face, and he said lightly: "The wealth of so many people is maintained by him, and he can't get rid of it."

A night passed, and the dawn of the morning shone out from the clouds and mists.

The Pingxi Prince's Mansion was dressed up, and dozens of carriages were parked outside the mansion. In addition, there were a thousand lieutenants riding horses, wearing red and green belts, which was extremely lively. Firecrackers rang, Chen Ao stepped on his horse, sat proudly on his horse, shouting: "Get off."

The team began to move. The lieutenants in front rode their horses to open the road. There were also the officers from Jingzhao Mansion holding plaques with gongs and plaques. Chen Ao was surrounded by people and crossed the street. The people watching the fun had already blocked half of the street. Several children clapped their hands and jumped through the crowd, shouting: "The King of Pingxi is married again!"

Chen Ao sat down immediately and felt very depressed, thinking to himself, why do they say again? It's so bad! Such a young child knows how to mock people.

Chen Ao was in a very good mood. He didn't really want to marry a bride, but went to the Jin Palace to send six gifts. The time was still set yesterday. He came out of the palace and suddenly said, "Tomorrow is good, it's a good day for engagement. OK, that's it, I decided to go to propose marriage tomorrow." After that, he called Liu Sheng, and gave a good order. The bride price was prepared overnight. Jingzhao Mansion and the Martial Arts School had already notified him, and even the Jin Palace had greeted him in advance. The Jin Palace called someone overnight to ask, "Why is it so fast?"

Chen Ao replied that things should not be too late, and it is better to choose a day than to meet the day.

This answer made King Jin very dissatisfied with him, and he felt that this guy had any conspiracy, but he couldn't stop him from coming, so he simply ignored him.

The wedding party was so beautiful that there were many people cheering wherever they passed. Although the Consulting Bureau scolded Chen Ao so bloody, Chen Ao's reputation among the people was pretty good. When Chen Ao saw everyone's support, he sat proudly and waved to everyone, asking people to distribute candy all the way.

This caused more children to flock to Chen Ao's horse like moths, and the lieutenants were not easy to drive away, making Chen Ao very embarrassed.

Occasionally, a few scholars came to see it and then showed contempt. However, such people were a few after all. It took an hour for the team to give the bride gift to arrive at the gate of the King of Jin's mansion.

Chen Ao dismounted in a uniform and a Liang Guan. Seeing the gate of the King of Jin's mansion closed, the lieutenant behind him said, "Your Highness, let's go and shoot."

Chen Ao crossed his hands and said, "Of course this kind of thing is for me to come out of my own, get out of here." After that, he walked forward, slapped the door hard, and said, "Open the door, open the door, and the son-in-law of the Dragon is coming to the door!"

A buzzing answer came from the doorman inside: "Your Highness, I am sorry for your crime. My prince said this door cannot be opened."

Zhou Heng suddenly rushed out and shouted, "They are forcing us to break in."

Chen Ao went to pat Zhou Heng's forehead and scolded, "Break into the door? Do you think this is a robbery? Understand some rules. If this door is broken, will you have to spend your father-in-law's money to repair it in the end? The father-in-law's money is my cousin's money. Are you smashing the Jin Palace or your cousin?"

Zhou Heng immediately felt guilty and shortened his entire body, saying, "What should I do?"

Chen Ao laughed and said, "Build a ladder! Go, ask someone to move the ladder!"

Several lieutenants scattered and wanted to find a ladder. Those who had good things shouted: "Come to move to my house, I have a ladder at my house."

There was also *** smiled and said, "Run in and grab the princess!"

This is how people are. When they get together, they become more courageous. They dare not say things before. At this time, they are said unscrupulously among the crowd, and then they are drowned in laughter.

At this time, someone had already taken the ladder, and everyone made a way for the lieutenant who was carrying the ladder. There seemed to be something wrong in the King of Jin's mansion. At this time, a crack was finally opened. King of Jin Zhao Zong poked out half of his head with a scammer, and glared: "I'm too thick-skinned!"

Chen Ao immediately pushed the door open, and Zhou Heng and a few others came to help and opened the door in an instant.

Zhao Zong then blocked Chen Ao's way seriously and said to Chen Ao: "What's the point of doing here for King Pingxi?"

Chen Ao said bluntly: "I'm here to send six gifts to Lord Taishan."

Zhao Zong widened his eyes and said, "I only love the princess and do not have the habit of breaking sleeves. What are you doing to give me six gifts?"

Chen Aoda was ashamed and immediately said, "I'm sending six gifts to the princess."

Zhao Zong put on an airs and said, "Princess Qinghe is indeed waiting for the name of the Boudoir, but he has not promised you. Why did you come to give you six gifts?"

Chen Ao's tone became unkind and said, "I can't understand what the prince said. You are clearly urging the princess to marry, and if she doesn't come to give gifts, she will become an old girl."

Zhao Zong blew his beard and said, "Is that so? Did I say it?" He immediately felt much more guilty and had to say, "Okay, you go to the hall first."

The group arrived in the hall lively. Princess Jin was already sitting in a dangerous place with her phoenix shiny collar, waiting for a long time. Zhao Zong and the princess sat side by side. Chen Ao sat on the left without any hesitation. Zhou Heng and the school captains were not polite to sit, but were scolded by several servants from the royal palace: "Hey, the prince didn't let you sit, go outside and wait."

Zhou Heng shouted, "It's outrageous! Why are we asked to wait outside? We were ordered to protect the King of Pingxi."

The servant said, "Your Majesty doesn't need you to protect me."

A captain widened his eyes and said, "You dare to stop the emperor here? You are so brave!"

Chen Ao hurried over and advised, "Forget it, forgot, what's the argument? It's really unreasonable." He widened his eyes and said to the servant, "This is your fault. Everyone comes. Everyone comes, so how can they drive the guests? Come, come, don't be polite, everyone sits."

The servant mumbled twice and glanced at the Princess Jin. The Princess Jin just nodded lightly before the servant retreated aside.

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Chapter completed!