The county town of Shangbei County is named Tianshui City. This city is located in the central area of Shangbei County, more than 800 miles away from Guyangguan by land and 720 miles by water. Shangbei County borders Beiming Sea to the north, Dayuanzhou to the south, and Dayuanzhou to the west.
Connecting Beicang County, there is a river named Jianjiang, which flows down from the northwest. Several tributaries converge in Baima County, Tianshui Prefecture, forming a pool of water with a radius of 900 miles. From then on, it feeds a person and rolls towards the east.
In the Sheriff's Mansion, Ma Caifeng was grounded after she came back. Nine days had passed. Ever since she saw her father in the evening that day, her father had never set foot in this small courtyard again. Her lower abdomen became more and more prominent.
She was also thinking hard that day, but to no avail. She didn't even know when she got pregnant. Not to mention, she didn't even know who made her pregnant. She has always been a very filial person, and the war in Beiminghai could happen at any time.
It is no longer a secret that everything will break out. She knows that her father is under a lot of pressure, and she is not idle either. She trains soldiers day and night without slacking off. She likes drinking, playing with guns and sticks, and making friends. She has worshiped
A famous master, he has also been taught by the retinue of mages. Although he has no spiritual roots, he has superb martial arts skills, has courage that no man can match, is not weak to men, and has high prestige in the army! Therefore, the county governor Ma Tiancheng has great respect for his daughter.
She loves her very much and often feels that doing so is unfair to Ma Caifeng, after all, she is a daughter.
Everyone said that there was a girl in the Ma family who was better than the boys. She was more than six feet tall and had a waist that was five inches wider. She was born with supernatural power and could make an eagle two feet long with gold-plated wings. She was extremely good at horse fighting. This statement was not false. Ma Caifeng was one of them.
A woman with broad shoulders and a round waist walks down the street and wherever she stands, even if she is not wearing armor, she still carries a majestic look, standing out from the crowd like a chicken, making people look away.
Ma Caifeng did everything a son could do, and did not disappoint Ma Tiancheng. Not only was he excellent in martial arts, but he was also talented in commanding troops. He had been familiar with the art of war since he was a child, used it freely, and acted vigorously and decisively. In recent years, the name of Tianshui Army has been
Ma Caifeng contributed a lot to her fame. But now that she is pregnant inexplicably, how can Ma Tiancheng not be heartbroken?
Until now, Ma Caifeng still can't forget Ma Tiancheng's expression that day. What kind of expression was it? It wasn't completely disappointed, it was a very complicated kind. Maybe it was because her father didn't really face one thing until that moment, and that was Ma Caifeng.
After all, he was not his son. The female student was not admitted to the university. All Ma Caifeng's excuses seemed to Ma Tiancheng to excuse someone. This made Ma Tiancheng even more angry. How could he believe that Ma Caifeng didn't know who the person who retained the seed was?
Snapped!
Ma Tiancheng was angry. After several days, no clues were found. Which damn boy is he? The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. His daughter's belly was protruding and he could no longer hide it. What should he do? Should he be cruel?
, abort the child? Out of love for his father and daughter, he is unwilling to do this, but once this matter spreads, he, Ma Tiancheng, will become a laughing stock!
"Check! Keep checking!" Ma Tiancheng roared: "I'll give you three days to find out the lady's itinerary in the past six months. Who she has been in contact with and where she has been. I want to know clearly that I will kill people at all costs.
Catch it for me!"
"Yes, sir, I know what to do!" The person who replied was a gray-haired monk, the steward of the county governor's mansion, named Ma Cheng.
Ma Caifeng had no idea that so many days had passed, and that his father was still furious about her, and had not calmed down. Mainly because too many things had happened recently, and Ma Tiancheng was old and mentally and physically haggard. If it weren't for the monks around him to take care of him, Ma Caifeng had no idea.
, he has already fallen ill!
The Ma family is a famous ancient noble family in Shangbei County. They have been officials for generations and have made many military exploits. During the Daguan period, Ma Caifeng, her ancestor, served as the prime minister of the country and defeated the princes. Later, the Daguan country was destroyed. Her ancestors did not resist. They followed the general trend and chose the switch.
By dedicating the city, he preserved his strength and avoided the troubles of the common people. Emperor Bu Le made many good generals, repaired the noble clans, and continued important responsibilities to the Ma family without treating them badly. Three years ago, during the riots in Shangbei County, the old county guard was killed by the monks.
The removal of the head in the palace shocked the whole country. With a stroke of his pen, the emperor appointed Ma Tiancheng as the county governor, took office, sealed the town of Beihou, coordinated the military and administration of the county, and quelled the turmoil. Mr. Hu Da had repeatedly advised Yang Zhengyi
, he wanted to reconcile and marry with the Ma family because he valued the potential of the Ma family, and Ma Tiancheng had only one daughter, and Yang Zhengyi was a man who was good at conquering and fighting.
Mobilization, but not controlled by it, marriage is not impossible.
In fact, this is something that Mr. Hu Da is quite helpless about. Yang Zhengyi has four daughters and one son, but the only son is the fifth. He is only seven years old now. If Yang Zhengyi has an eldest son, his age will be commensurate with Ma Caifeng, so he can get married.
Naturally, everything came naturally. Now that he has come to Tianshui City to talk to matchmakers, it is not an easy task. Yang Zhengyi does not want to divorce his wife, so he can only take a concubine. The difficulty is not ordinary. But if Yang Zhengyi wants to get rid of the current situation and break away from the framework of Guyangguan
, if you want to have more territory and voice, this road is the only shortcut. Once successful, Mr. Hu Da's Qingyang Mountain will also rise with the tide, and he will naturally spare no effort to bring it together.
However, based on Mr. Hu Da's understanding of Ma Tiancheng, Ma Tiancheng needs help. Although the Ma family is an ancient noble family in Shangbei County and has a high prestige. It has been granted the title of Marquis of Zhenbei and is the head of a county, coordinating military and political affairs.
The ancient gentry clan, however, listened to the tune but not the announcement. They were inconsistent, perfunctory, and extremely difficult to manage. If it were normal times, they could live in peace, but now in Shangbei County, war is about to break out. This war
However, when it comes to expanding the territory, no one will reveal the truth rashly and choose to watch on the sidelines rather than contribute.
Strangely enough, the promised army to march north has yet to come. The number of monks gathering in Shangbei County is increasing day by day, and there is a mix of dragons and snakes. Information about various disturbances is transmitted back to the county governor's office every day, making Ma Tiancheng even more anxious. If the alliance is
Yang Zhengyi, then the southern part of Shangbei County will have no worries. Once unrest breaks out, they can be the horns of each other. Even if things go wrong, if the war goes against him, Ma Tiancheng will have no worries and have a way out. Therefore, Yang Zhengyi and his army should
He is the one who ranks higher among Ma Tiancheng's candidates. This is Mr. Hu Da's speculation and confidence!
In fact, Ma Tiancheng wrote several times to the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition, Li Xiangru, one of the four generals of the Bu Le Kingdom, to urge him. The replies he received were that the army was fully prepared and was still waiting for the imperial edict before it could set off.
The army was large, and Ma Tiancheng was asked to carefully supervise local officials, prepare food and fodder, and prepare for a big battle.
It was past noon when a young man wearing armor came to Ma Tiancheng, handed a letter and said: "Uncle, Li Xiangru has replied to the letter."
Ma Tiancheng quickly asked: "What does the letter say?"
The young man said with an angry face: "According to Li Xiangru, the emperor talked about the conquest of the northern army in the court hall the day before yesterday. He said that he chose an auspicious day to build a thirty-three-foot-high altar in the imperial mausoleum in the eastern suburbs to offer sacrifices.
I will worship my ancestors in the sky and then set a date for the expedition."
Ma Tiancheng's face didn't look good either, and he said, "Jun'er, did the letter say which day is the auspicious day? What time is it?"
The young man Ma Jun said: "Seven days later, that is, September 15th, three quarters of the hour!"
"Seven days?" Ma Tiancheng pondered, then took the slip and read it several times.
Ma Jun said: "Uncle, can a thirty-three-foot-high altar be built in just seven days? Even if it can be completed in seven days, after offering sacrifices to heaven and ancestors, we still have to wait for him to confirm the date of the expedition. Although General Li Xiangru has already assembled
The army is at the border of Dayuanzhou, but to cross Dayuanzhou and reach Shangbei County, the march time will be more than half a month at best. What is the emperor thinking? Didn't he see your memorial? Let's go up
Beijun is about to get out of control. A large number of people are missing every day. The three mountain monks under my uncle may not have the courage to make enemies of various factions. All the major noble families are watching with cold eyes. The Tianshui Army alone may not be able to act as a deterrent. If
Uncle, if you let it go, what will happen if the emperor blames me in the future?"
Ma Tiancheng said: "Jun'er, what you said is true. I am already riding a tiger on this matter. The evil monks of various factions are like locusts crossing the border, kidnapping people and plundering resources, but they act in secret and have no evidence to investigate. This matter is difficult.
However, you are wrong about one thing. Sanshan also suffered a lot of losses. They will not give up on this matter. I will organize it. Only by joining forces with powerful forces to break the surface can we be a deterrent. And we must succeed in every attack.
Once failed, the major noble clans agreed to prepare food and grass, but I am afraid that the difficulty will be greatly increased. If they cannot raise food and grass, they cannot explain to General Li Xiangru, and there are so many military orders, my Ma family will face disaster by then!"
"Damn it!" Ma Jun said: "What my uncle meant is that the top priority is to collect evidence of each faction's crimes and then deal a fatal blow. Then it will be difficult for anyone to quibble!"
Ma Tiancheng said: "Jun'er, you have to remember that whether you are a person or an official, you must be relaxed and relaxed, and attack the heart first. Deterrence by force is a last resort. We, the three major factions in Shangbei County, can
I dominate the world of cultivating immortals in Shangbei County, but I lag behind in the rankings of the ten counties and nine states. If I can't make good use of it, it will be our own foundation that is damaged. Collecting criminal evidence is just a precaution. Today's average
Now that they have become kings, these monsters and monsters cannot be lawless after all, you know? As for how to plan, this matter must be discussed with the head of Sanshan before we can make a decision!"
Ma Jun said: "Uncle, I have written it down!"
Ma Tiancheng added: "I will take care of these matters. Feng'er will have to live in the mansion for a few days, and I can't get away. Over at the military camp, it's up to your cousins to take charge of the overall situation. Don't be reckless in everything!"
"Yes, but what happened to my cousin?" Ma Jun asked.
Ma Tiancheng sighed: "I haven't visited her for several days. Since you are here, you might as well go and see her for me!"
"Okay!" Ma Jun agreed, becoming more and more confused, turned around and walked out.
Not long after, someone came to report.
"What's the matter?" Ma Tiancheng asked.
The steward of the Sheriff's Mansion said: "Sir, Sir Chang Shi wants to see you."
Ma Tiancheng asked strangely: "Didn't he go to collect food? How come he still has time to see me?"
"Well..." the steward said, "Master Chang Shi did not come alone. He was accompanied by a guest. It is said that he came from Guyang Pass."
"What did you say? Guyang Pass?" Ma Tiancheng's face changed slightly. Yang Zhengyi of Guyang Pass boasted that he was good at fighting. He was also a garrison general appointed by the emperor. He was responsible for providing food and salary and guarding the rear of Shangbei County, but he rarely fought with him.
Officials from other places in Shangbei County only care about their own one-third of an acre of land. It is said that the 20,000 soldiers and horses under him were trained by him to become the best of the best. He also armed local nobles, organized rangers, and made friends with all the people in the territory.
As long as the martial arts sect in Dashantou started to fight, Yang Zhengyi could easily recruit hundreds of thousands of horses with a shout of arms, and it was no different from a regular army.
However, Ma Tiancheng also kept an eye on Guyang Pass. Since he was coming from Guyang Pass, why didn't he receive the message?
"Lead them to the flower hall and I'll be there soon," Ma Tiancheng said.
"Yes!" The steward's heart moved slightly. It was worthy of his master to receive guests in the flower hall. It seemed that he was not an ordinary guest. At least Mr. Chang Shi did not have such a big face.