Gu Baiyi smiled lightly and said: "Even if the money is hidden in the Panshan County Government, can we still go to the County Government to ask for the money? We are out of customs to train troops and cannot interfere in local government affairs. If it weren't for the fact that this case involves Long Rui

They will never let us get involved in this case even if we don’t receive military pay.”

"What General Gu said is absolutely true." Yu Wencheng nodded and said, "Although the county government is small, it is affiliated to the Andong Protectorate. Without the permission of the Anton Protectorate, we cannot search for the county government."

Qin Xiao shook his head and sneered: "It's not that we can't search, but we need to have evidence in hand. As long as we have evidence, and it's related to our army's pay and money, let alone a small county government, even if it's the Governor's Mansion, we'll do it

Correct."

"That's the problem now." Yuwen Chengchao said: "They didn't leave any traces. We speculate that it was the Liaodong Army. Even the money was hidden in Panshan County. There is no real evidence for any of this."

Qin Xiao said: "Since they have planned carefully, they will not leave us any clues." He looked at Gu Baiyi and said: "Wang Xingchao is trying to push us to a dead end. He will force us to retreat to the pass without a fight."

"General, have you ever thought that since this happened the first time, if it cannot be completely resolved, it may happen a second time." Gu Baiyi said calmly: "The transportation routes out of the customs are all under the control of the Liaodong Army.

For this alone, they have us by the throat."

Qin Xiao nodded and said: "Yes. In fact, I have been thinking about this matter. If one day, we really have a conflict with the Liaodong Army, as long as they block the road, even if the customs want to support us, they will not be able to do it. At that time, we

It’s just a beating.”

"If we can't solve this problem, no matter how strong our soldiers are, it won't help." Yuwen Chengchao had obviously considered this problem for a long time, with a solemn look on his face: "I have also been worried about whether the supply in the customs is worry-free, and I am indeed afraid.

Whatever comes, the Liaodong Army has seized on our weakness and stabbed us at it. I estimate that the Liaodong Army has been planning the layout since the day we left the border."

Qin Xiao was silent for a moment, and finally said: "My eldest son, you have worked hard these days, take a rest quickly, I will think about this matter myself."

"Okay." Yuwen Cheng said, "If there is any news from Sikong, we will send someone back immediately to report it."

After Yuwen Chengchao retreated, Gu Baiyi stared at Qin Xiao and said: "This time it is related to the life and death of Long Ruijun. What can you do to deal with it?"

"There is no good way yet." Qin Xiao sighed and said softly: "It is absolutely impossible to solve this matter within a few days. If we cannot solve this matter, we will not get the money back. Even if we send a letter to Lin Hong now, let him

He raised a sum of money to send a troop of soldiers and horses to escort him over, but it was too late."

"Yes, the top priority is to solve the problem of military pay." Gu Baiyi said: "We cannot let the soldiers become resentful."

Qin Xiao thought for a while and finally said: "Brother Gu, there is actually something I haven't told anyone about." After a moment of hesitation, he reached out and stuffed it into his arms. After a while, he took out a stack of banknotes and put them on the table.

Bai Yi took a look and said in surprise: "This is...a bank note!"

"There are a total of more than 200,000 taels of silver notes here." Qin Xiao said: "I got it from the Utuo Khanate by chance."

Gu Baiyi sighed: "Your coincidence is really amazing."

"When I left the customs, I left some for Sister Qiuniang, and brought the rest with me. I always carry it with me." Qin Xiao did not hide anything from Gu Baiyi: "I wear a black soft armor next to me, except when I take a shower.

, I never took it off. The amount of money in the banknote was too large, and I was not too worried about it, so I sewed a small cloth bag inside the soft armor, and these banknotes were stuffed inside. As long as I didn’t take off the soft armor, no one would know.

I have so many banknotes on me."

Gu Baiyi smiled and said: "So, you sleep on more than two hundred thousand taels of silver every day."

"These are Baofenglong's banknotes." Qin Xiao frowned and said, "It's just that there is no Baofenglong bank in the Northeast, so it's really difficult to exchange them. Do you think this money can solve the military pay problem?"

Gu Baiyi said: "In terms of the amount of silver notes, your more than 200,000 taels of silver are just used as military pay, which can last almost a year." He paused, shook his head and said: "It's a pity that this money can't be used yet.

"

"Why?"

"Long Ruijun is the army of the imperial court, not your private army." Gu Baiyi said sternly: "You paid the military salary out of your own pocket. If this matter spreads to the court, can the Prime Minister and his gang spare you? In addition, the banknotes

It needs to be converted into cash before military pay can be issued. There is no Baofenglong Bank in the Northeast. If you go to other banks to exchange, we don't have to worry about their taps. But for such a large sum of money, few banks have so much cash, so it is necessary.

Transfer the money, and the Liaodong Army will definitely investigate where the money goes. If they knew that we were the ones to exchange the silver, do you think they would exchange the silver and give it to us? They are not Baofenglong. Even if they refuse to exchange Baofenglong's banknotes, their credibility

There won’t be any problem.”

Qin Xiao knew that what Gu Baiyi said was reasonable, and his expression became even more solemn.

"Don't be too anxious." Gu Baiyi said comfortingly: "You are also tired. Let's take a nap first. Maybe after a nap, we will have a solution."

Qin Xiao knew that Gu Baiyi was trying to comfort him, so he could only nod.

It was getting late, and Gu Baiyi also looked tired. He knew that these days when he went to the grassland, Gu Baiyi was handling all the affairs of the army, and this happened again. Although Gu Baiyi looked calm and composed, this was just his character.

Even so, he may not be without anxiety in his heart.

After leaving Gu Baiyi's tent, he was about to go back to his own tent. Halfway there, he heard a voice not far away shouting: "General." He turned around and saw that it was Geng Shao, who immediately smiled.

"Are you leading a patrol tonight?" Qin Xiao asked when he saw a patrol not far away.

Geng Shao nodded and said: "Yes. General, there is a man outside the camp gate asking to see the general, and he is about to report to the general."

"Is there someone asking to see you?" Qin Xiao saw that it was getting late and asked curiously: "Who is it?"

"The person was wrapped in a robe and wearing a velvet. Her appearance was unclear, but her voice sounded like a woman." Geng Shao said, "She said she had something important to see the general, and she asked the general to summon him."

Qin Xiao was even more surprised and asked: "How many people are here?"

"Only one person." Geng Shao said, "She is the only one."

Qin Xiao frowned. Songyang grassland is very vast, and there are no homes for dozens of miles around the camp. A woman walking through an empty and deserted grassland at this time is naturally very courageous. She is definitely not an ordinary person. She thought for a moment

, then said: "Take her to my tent."

Geng Shao took the order and left. Qin Xiao returned to the tent. A moment later, he heard Geng Shao's voice from outside the tent: "Report to the general, we have been brought here!"

"Come in." Qin Xiao sat on the floor, looking up at the tent door. After the tent door was opened, Geng Shao took the lead in entering the tent, with his hand on the handle of the knife, a look of caution on his face, followed closely by a man wearing a black robe.

The man had a cloak hanging over his hair and a black hood from the nose down, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed.

Under the light, those eyes were as hazy as mist. Although they couldn't see clearly, their eyes already made people's hearts ripple.

Although Qin Xiao summoned him, Geng Shao obviously felt that the origin of this woman was unknown, and that she might have approached the general to plot an assassination, so he was on full alert. Although he knew that the general's martial arts was excellent, it was impossible for ordinary assassins to hurt Qin Xiao, but as long as he

If this woman makes the slightest move, she will draw her sword.

The woman in black robe glanced at Geng Shao, who was on full alert, with a hint of smile in her beautiful eyes, and said softly: "Since General Qin dares to meet me, he won't be afraid that I am an assassin."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qin Xiao's body was shaken and he lost his voice: "Rong...Sister Rong!"

Geng Shao was a little surprised, thinking that the general could know who the visitor was just by listening to the voice? Hearing him call the woman sister, the call was cordial, and it was obvious that she was an acquaintance. He immediately relaxed his guard, but saw the woman raise her hand and take off the power.

, showing an extremely beautiful face.

Qin Xiao had already stood up, with a look of surprise on his face, and said excitedly: "Sister Rong, why is it you? You...why are you here?"

Geng Shao was very sensible and bowed down before Qin Xiao could say more.

"If you still have a conscience, remember my voice." Who else could it be if it wasn't Tang Rong? With a slight smile on his lips, he said softly: "Hurry up and pour me a cup of hot water. It's too cold outside."

Qin Xiao really didn't expect that it would be Tang Rong who suddenly appeared tonight. He was not only surprised, but also more surprised.

The last time he met Tang Rong was in Suzhou. The two had no choice but to part ways, but they made a three-year agreement.

Tang Rong promised at that time that after three years, Mr. Da would return her freedom, and then she would find Qin Xiao and stay with him.

After saying goodbye to Suzhou for only half a year, Qin Xiao never expected that Tang Rong would come to find him in advance.

"Sister Rong, sit down quickly." Qin Xiao was very excited and immediately poured tea for Tang Rong. Then he stepped forward and took Tang Rong's wrist, sat down by the table, stared into Tang Rong's beautiful eyes, and saw that she also

Staring at him with a smile, he couldn't bear to let go. He held her hand and said, "I really didn't expect it to be you. This is so happy. Sister Rong, you...are you coming from Suzhou?"

"The Queen Mother Society rebelled in Jiangnan, and Suzhou City was in chaos, so Mr. Da issued an order to temporarily stop the underground pawnshop activities in Suzhou City." Tang Rong let Qin Xiao hold her catkins and said softly: "Mr. Da was originally

He wants to send me to Xichuan, where there are also underground pawnshops, but I know that you are leading troops out of customs, so I beg him to let me go to the Northeast. I have helped him do a lot of things over the years, and he has not made things difficult for me. The four northeastern counties

There are underground pawnshops, and he built the intelligence network with his own hands. I chose to work in Shunjin Fucheng in Yingping County, and he agreed."

"Have you met Mr. Big?"

"No!" Tang Rong shook her head and said, "It's still the same as before, there is an intermediary to pass the message."

Qin Xiao frowned and said: "Will the people in the underground pawn shop know that you came to see me this time? I remember you said that the underground pawn shop has night owls holding books of life and death to monitor your every move. If they know that you are coming,

, will it cause you trouble?"

"It doesn't matter if Ye Xiao knows about coming here this time." Tang Rong smiled lightly, charmingly, and said softly: "For some reason, Mr. Da doesn't seem to have a good impression of the Liaodong Army, so he sent someone to pass a message to me at the pawnshop. If possible, there is

The opportunity can provide Long Ruijun with some information that is not beneficial to the Liaodong Army."

Qin Xiao was startled and said in surprise: "Mr. Da asked the pawnshop to help me?"

"I was surprised when I received the order." Tang Rong said: "Mr. Da seems to know your situation very well and knows that we are acquainted. Someone came and said that I can meet you at any time without being monitored by anyone. If you

We need information about the Liaodong Army here, and the pawnshop will do its best to help."

Qin Xiao felt even more confused.

In his mind, the cold poison in his body is inseparable from Mr. Da. Mr. Da is an enemy rather than a friend. But now, Mr. Da actually ordered Tang Rong to assist Long Ruijun. If Tang Rong hadn't said it himself, it would be difficult for him to believe that Mr. Da

Sir, there will be such a change.
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