The largest restaurant in Shoushi City, there was no storyteller before.
After the emperor abandoned the capital, the people were frightened and became more and more nervous about news from the outside. They spent all day inquiring around in the streets and alleys. Teahouses and restaurants were always full, and the dignitaries also followed. So these big restaurants hired messengers to tell stories. Mainly talking about the news from outside.
Following the sound of a thumbs-up, the bustling lobby fell silent for just a moment, and then became lively again.
Upstairs, the silk and bamboo are melodious, the music is played with sleeves, and the beauties are as slender as snakes, dancing to the strings.
Lu Mingfeng sat in the front seat and didn't even look at it the whole time. He was reading the letter.
In addition to Tianrong Guards, there are also the former Shoushi County Magistrate, the County Lieutenant, three Shoushi celebrities, and two country squires in Yaxiang.
Their followers are outside the door and are not allowed to come in.
Lu Mingfeng didn't say anything, but they couldn't remain silent and would praise him from time to time.
It doesn't matter whether Lu Mingfeng reacts or not, their enthusiasm and hospitality must be demonstrated.
After all, this is Lu Mingfeng, a general of the Da Gan Tian Rong Guard who is so famous that countless officials and even the emperor's relatives are frightened.
Another dance ended, all the beauties were panting and dripping with sweat, but the man in the front seat still didn't respond.
Upon seeing this, the former county magistrate stood up, bowed to Lu Mingfeng, and whispered: "My lord, are you dissatisfied with them?"
Lu Mingfeng raised a hand to signal him not to speak.
The former county magistrate then fell silent.
The beauties are standing in the room, neither entering nor retreating.
Lu Mingfeng's brows furrowed deeply at this moment. He quickly read this page of letter and then looked at the next page.
No one even dared to breathe.
Huo Zhengsheng, the rank of Tianrong Guard, and Jia Fei, the chief guard, looked at each other, feeling uneasy in their hearts.
The door of the elegant room was suddenly knocked, three times quickly and three times slowly.
"Open." Huo Zhengsheng said.
The guard in front of the door opened the door, and in came Bao Suwei.
He glanced at Ya Xiang and stood at the door, showing no intention of coming in.
Huo Zhengsheng then said: "Master Geng, we won't send it away."
Not only the former county magistrate, but also all the dignitaries and gentry present stood up one after another, bowed and left.
The door was closed again, and Bao Suwei came over: "Who are they?"
"The restoration faction," Jia Fei said, "come and find out how Panzhou has changed over the years."
Bao Suwei nodded slightly and looked at Lu Mingfeng: "It has been confirmed that Ah Li is indeed in Shoushi. Zhuang Mengyao's military inspection department found that someone was purchasing a large amount, which was far beyond the use of teahouses and restaurants. It was extremely unusual. My subordinates were initially worried. It was Li Xiaote who was responsible for allocating military resources and providing follow-up support. I wanted to kill the spy from the Military Inspection Department, but after careful investigation, I found out that it was Ah Li."
"She wants to recruit troops?" Jia Fei said.
Bao Suwei said nothing.
"Do you know," Lu Mingfeng looked up at them and said coldly, "What does this urgent letter from the northwest say?"
"May I ask, sir, what's the matter?" Huo Zhengsheng asked.
"Ouyang Jun hid more than a thousand remnants of the Xia family army in his military camp, and went south with Song Qingtang a month ago."
"Xia Jiajun!" Huo Zhengsheng and Jia Fei said in surprise at the same time.
Compared to them, Bao Su was not too surprised by his calm temperament, and said in a deep voice: "So these purchases at the moment..."
"It must have been prepared for them!" Jia Fei said.
"Is it too late to intercept these purchases now?" Huo Zhengsheng asked.
Bao Suwei nodded: "I haven't sent it out yet, it's too late."
"Don't block it," Lu Mingfeng said, "This is the best bait, why should you block it? Jia Fei."
"Sir." Jia Fei responded.
"You allocate your manpower, and Shoushi's grain and vegetables will be monitored by you, and you will keep an eye out for abnormalities. If you follow the bait and find these Xia family soldiers and horses, you will immediately lure the spies from the General Procuratorate, and then use the Jiangnan barracks to kill a mere thousand of these people.
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"yes!"
"Huo Zhengsheng." Lu Mingfeng looked over.
"grown ups."
"Send three people quickly to report this matter back to Hejing, and be sure to report it to His Majesty as soon as possible. Then send seven people out of the city to find Li Xiao's troops. They should not encounter these Xia family troops."
"Yes." Huo Zhengsheng responded.
Watching Jia Fei and Huo Zhengsheng leave quickly, Bao Suwei said solemnly: "Li Xiao has nearly ten thousand soldiers and horses, and the Xia family's army only has one thousand soldiers and horses. Are you afraid?"
Lu Mingfeng did not deny it, and said generously: "Li Xiao and these are new recruits of the Xia Family Army. They are the ones who have been tempered in the northwest battlefield."
As soon as he finished speaking, a knock signal sounded outside the door.
As soon as the door opened, a veteran Tianrong guard quickly ran in, knelt down and said, "Sir, something happened!"
"What's the matter?" Lu Mingfeng asked.
"I met with the men left behind by Mu Xiaoshizi at Luo Temple. He told me that Li Xiao led his troops to attack Peifeng and insisted on breaking the city. There were three thousand casualties!"
Lu Mingfeng raised his eyebrows: "Then, can I get the title?"
"It is said that it was taken away by Ah Li."
Lu Mingfeng laughed: "Here, when Li Xiao went to fight Lin Yao, why was he snatched away by Ah Li?"
"I don't know the details, and Prince Mu's subordinates don't know either."
"Three thousand casualties," Lu Mingfeng couldn't tell whether he was crying or laughing, "So, three thousand were defeated?"
"Sir," Bao Suwei said, "Didn't I say that Ah Li only has a thousand troops?"
"Perhaps apart from Xia Jiajun, she really went to recruit troops," Lu Mingfeng's voice turned cold, "Here comes someone."
Several Tianrong guards stepped forward: "Sir!"
"Ask Huo Zhengsheng to deploy five more people to quickly carry out the sealing and find out what's going on."
"yes!"
"What else did Mr. Mu's men say to you?" Lu Mingfeng looked back at the Tianrong Guards who were kneeling on the ground.
"The Mr. Cai He next to Li Xiao has been surrounding a man named 'Zhi Ye'. When Li Xiao attacked Peifeng, Cai He only appeared once and then left in a hurry. It was related to that 'Zhi Ye'."
"Master Zhi," Lu Mingfeng looked at Bao Suwei with interest in his eyes, "not the one who has recently become famous in Jinchuanfang."
"That should be it." Bao Suwei said.
"Is there any other news?" Lu Mingfeng asked.
"none."
"Back off."
"yes."
There were less than five people left in the elegant cabin, and the lively scene just now became deserted. Only the sultry fragrance of the dancers' makeup was still faintly lingering in the air.
Lu Mingfeng smiled faintly: "I asked you to come with me on this trip. I wanted you to take over the Guihe soldier horse on Li Xiao's behalf. It's really a surprise for you and me to meet Ah Li here. You have been looking for her for several years, and you have to use a knife to do it."
It’s rusty.”
"I've always been owed her head." Bao Suwei said coldly.
"The person is right in front of you now, so don't let yourself down again," Lu Mingfeng smiled meaningfully, "And don't let His Majesty be disappointed again."
"Yes." Bao Suwei lowered his head and said.
"Let's go," Lu Mingfeng put down the letter in his hand, stood up and said, "come with me to Jinchuanfang and meet this branch man from the northwest. Speaking of business, I also want to make some money."
"yes."
This chapter has been completed!