Chapter 1116 1117 [Suspected to be an old friend coming]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

On the way back, the soldiers in Wei camp became more and more close to Pei Yue.

When selecting soldiers, Pei Yue asked Deng Zai to choose Lingzhou elite soldiers from the Tibetan front guards, not only because they were brave and good at fighting, but more importantly because these people had a clean background and had nothing to do with Kyoto.

After more than ten verifications and identifications, as well as life and death in several battles, the loyalty of these soldiers was beyond doubt, and Pei Yue decided to let them have access to vital firearms.

In his expectation, the firearms would not be made public in a short period of time. Just arming the Beiwei Battalion could determine the outcome of a battle. Of course, the current homemade landmines and grenades still need to be improved.

There are many flaws.

The next step is to continue to select soldiers from the Zangfeng Guards to expand the Beiwei Battalion and develop this Guards Battalion to a full strength of 3,000.

Pei Yue did not rush the craftsmen to develop artillery. After mines and grenades, there were only matchlock guns. For these craftsmen, technology and experience need to be accumulated continuously, and impetuous advancement will only lead to failure.

At the same time, the Shouyangshan Mine is also secretly studying specific plans for coke-based steelmaking.

Thinking of this, he turned to look at Deng Zai not far away and waved to him.

Deng Zai rode his horse forward and said, "Young Master."

From the dark-faced and dull young man in Green Willow Manor to the current commander of the personal guards with a calm demeanor and no anger or authority, Deng Zai followed Pei Yue all over the country in the past five years and experienced almost all the crises that Pei Yue faced.

From beginning to end, there was never a moment of wavering.

Among the thirty-six young people in Green Willow Village, he is the one Pei Yue trusts the most, and he is also the one who knows the most secrets about Pei Yue.

Pei Yue said leisurely: "Do you still remember what I said to you when Chen Xizhi and Wang Liyang led the troops to raid that night during the imperial mission in Xingyang City, Lingzhou?"

There was a trace of emotion in Deng Zai's eyes recalling the past, and he said slowly: "The young master said that he hopes that I will no longer do things like leading horses and driving carts in the future, and I will set an example for others."

Pei Yue sighed softly: "Now you should know the importance of Beiwei Camp. Only if you take charge can I rest assured."

Deng Zai heard the implication of his words and responded quickly: "Young Master, I don't want to go out to serve. As long as I can stay with the Young Master, I will be satisfied."

Pei Yue smiled, nodded and said: "It's good that you have this intention, but others will continue to be promoted, and you can't always stay in the military position of commander. In about half a year, you can join me in fighting

After two battles, I will petition your Majesty to win a title for you."

Deng Zai shook his head in shock and said, "Master, this is inappropriate!"

Pei Yue said without any doubt: "It's settled, there is no need to discuss this matter anymore. By the way, have you and that girl Duan decided to get married? Do you want me to come forward to propose marriage for you?"

Deng Zai said respectfully: "Thanks to the young master's concern, my father has previously found a matchmaker to arrange marriage, but... although the national mourning is about to end, my father said that we should keep a low profile at this time to avoid bringing disgrace on the young master's face, so probably next year

Set the date for the beginning of spring.”

Pei Yue said: "Your father has always been cautious in doing things. In the final analysis, it is your grandfather who taught you by words and deeds that the family tradition is strict. Anyway, I will prepare a gift for you when the time comes. Don't refuse."

"Then I will thank the young master in advance on behalf of Miss Duan!"

Deng Zai cupped his fists and saluted on his horse.

Pei Yue smiled heartily, then waved his riding crop to urge his mount, gradually speeding up.

Thousands of horses rushed towards Kyoto.

…

The Duke of Wei won the title, and the Duke of Wei was granted the title.

To the people of Kyoto, although the pronunciation of the two is the same, they will never admit it wrong. After all, the young and old men at the emperor's feet like to talk about court affairs in secret, as if this way they can join among the Gong Gong princes and talk loudly together.

As for those green-skinned scoundrels in the market, they exchanged information early to keep their eyes open so as not to bump into the people in the Duke's mansion on the street. Even if it was just an ordinary servant or maid, they were not someone they could provoke.

Especially on the fifth and twentieth days of every month, the carriage carrying the emblem of the Duke of Wei walks through the West City. Everywhere he goes, there is a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere, without a single discordant sound.

Gu Zhen doesn't like to go out, and Ye Qi prefers to be alone, so the person sitting in this carriage protected by more than ten personal guards is naturally Pei Yue's concubine, Lin Shuyue, a fifth-grade pleasant person.

Although Pei Yue has moved the focus of his business away from Kyoto, Xiangyunhao Main Store and Qinyuan are still prosperous and busy. Since taking over the business of these two stalls, Lin Shuyue will visit these two places twice a month.

I will come here if there is an emergency at other times.

She came to Qinyuan first, but it is still in the period of national mourning, so Qinyuan has not opened its doors to welcome guests.

The reason why he went all the way was because Lin Shuyue didn't dare to be careless. If there were people feasting and having fun in the Qinyuan during the national funeral, it would definitely be troublesome for Pei Yue.

After confirming that there were no mistakes, she got on the carriage and went to the Xiangyun Headquarters.

After chatting with the two big shopkeepers on duty for a while, Lin Shuyue asked Ming Xiangyun about the recent situation. Lin Shuyue did not go back immediately, but randomly selected several semicolons according to her usual habits.

Nancheng, inside Andingfang.

The spacious and comfortable carriage drove straight into the back house of the Xiangyun Branch, and then several maids approached to help Lin Shuyue get out of the car.

The woman named Yuan Qing saluted and said: "Madam, the shopkeeper here is waiting in front."

Lin Shuyue nodded and said: "Let him go and do his own business. Let's just look around as before."

"Yes, madam." Yuan Qing went to deliver the message.

Everything is business as usual, nothing wrong.

After about a stick of incense passed, Lin Shuyue boarded the carriage again.

She knew that with her monthly inspections, no matter whether it was Qinyuan or Xiangyunhao's branches, she would not bring the problem to light. But as long as she persisted in doing so, the shopkeepers and clerks would naturally take it seriously.

Leaning in the carriage, Lin Shuyue looked at Yuan Qing, who looked slightly strange, and said with a smile: "What's wrong? Did someone just bump into you?"

At the beginning, Pei Yue found dozens of young girls with innocent wealth and taught them how to calculate accounts. Yuan Qing was one of the best, and now she has become an important assistant to Lin Shuyue in managing these industries.

Yuan Qing shook his head and whispered: "Madam, when I met the shopkeeper in front just now, he suddenly slipped something into me while no one was paying attention and asked me to give it to Madam. He said that Madam would know the whole story at a glance."

Lin Shuyue frowned slightly and said, "Nonsense."

Although she is just Pei Yue's concubine now, she has a royal decree and sincerely likes Pei Yue. How can she accept things from others in private? If word spreads, what will those people outside say?

Yuan Qing has always been mature and steady, but he didn't expect to be so reckless, so Lin Shuyue was extremely angry.

Yuan Qing said guiltily: "Madam, how come I don't know the power of this? But the shopkeeper also said that this thing was given to him by someone else, and it has something to do with... Madam's family."

Lin Shuyue was stunned.

family?

This word has been hidden in her heart for many years and she dare not think of it.

During those years when she was in Lingzhou, whenever she closed her eyes, the sad scene of saying goodbye to her parents would appear in her mind.

"You...what are you talking about?" Lin Shuyue said with difficulty.

Yuan Qing took out a purse, then took out a crystal clear jade pendant, put it in the palm of his hand and stretched it out in front of Lin Shuyue.
Chapter completed!