Changsun Meier frowned and said, "He has such a loud tone."

"Although he speaks loudly, the common people don't think he is exaggerating." Lin Hong said: "This person is here.

Changsun Meier immediately said: "Your Highness, not allowed." She asked Lin Hong: "You just said you didn't know his details, and you also said he was a ranger. In other words, this person has practiced martial arts?"

Lin Hong nodded and said, "Yes."

"How can he approach His Highness so easily when he has not figured out his origins?" Changsun Meier said sternly: "If this person is an assassin in disguise, and letting him get close to Your Highness, wouldn't it be inviting a wolf into the house?"

Lin Hong was startled, then hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the common people are negligent and did not think of this!"

"You can recommend this person, it seems that you have a lot of trust in him." She Yue said calmly: "How can you be sure that he will be loyal to me?"

Lin Hongdao: "Reporting to Your Highness, the common people have actually known him not long ago. The common people knew that His Highness was sitting in Xuzhou, so they thought that there were many soldiers and horses here, and His Highness's expenses must be very high, so they secretly contacted many wealthy families.

, raised a sum of silver, and then secretly transported the silver over the waterway." After a pause, he continued: "The princess knows that 30% of the transport ships on the Jiangnan waterway are controlled by the Tan family in Hangzhou.

, this time the Tan family took the initiative to help deliver supplies to Xuzhou from the beginning and made great efforts."

"I know about the Tan family." She Yue nodded and said, "I will keep their contribution in mind."

"This ranger was recommended by the Tan family to the common people." Lin Hong said: "Tan

The family had known this person many years ago. According to them, this person had long been dissatisfied with the current dynasty. He always said that Li Tang was the orthodox one and Xia Hou was a traitor who usurped the Tang Dynasty. After the grassroots saw this person, they talked with him

Several times, I felt that he really supported Li Tang wholeheartedly, and he took the initiative to come to Xuzhou to meet the princess and was willing to help the princess solve her problems."

She Yue thought for a moment and then winked at Changsun Mei'er. Mei'er understood and came closer. She Yue whispered a few words in her ear. Mei'er nodded but retreated.

Lin Hong and Luo Xiang looked at each other, neither daring to speak.

"Have you brought supplies?" She Yue asked with a smile.

Lin Hong said hurriedly: "The common people have raised 300,000 taels of cash and another 12,000 stones of grain and grass. They have all been transported to Xuzhou."

She Yue nodded and said: "Your Lin family has been loyal for generations, and the Tang Dynasty will never forget you."

"Common people dare not be greedy for merit." Lin Hong said: "This is all contributed by the Jiangnan family to His Highness."

"Although this is the case, without your operation, these money, food and materials will definitely not be delivered to Xuzhou smoothly." She Yue said: "I know how much effort you have spent behind the scenes." After a slight pause, he said

Asked: "By the way, I heard that after Qin Xiao came out of seclusion, the military expenses of Long Rui Army were all supplied by Jiangnan?"

Lin Hong sighed: "Reporting to Your Highness, the imperial court did in fact order so. After General Qin came out of seclusion, the common people and the Jiangnan aristocratic families also tried their best to raise silver coins to ensure the logistics supply of Long Rui Army, and they also provided supplies to Long Rui Army.

Hundreds of thousands of taels of silver." After a pause, he said: "But then the Ministry of Household Affairs issued an order, and Long Rui's army had no logistics.

It needs to be supplied directly to the Northeast, but transported to Kyoto and handed over to the Ministry of Finance for distribution."

She Yue sneered: "That's Tantai Xuanye's technique."

"The grassroots people know that there must be something fishy." Lin Hong said: "The grassroots people have also inquired about it. In fact, the military expenses paid to the Ministry of Household Affairs have been seized by them, and they have not supplied any more to the northeast. But the grassroots people cannot violate the orders of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Meaning. Fortunately, the common people know that General Qin set up the Black Mountain Trading Center in the Northeast and has been implementing the land equalization policy. This is a very good move, and it also solves the money and food problem of Long Rui's army. We could not openly show it to him before.

General Qin provided money and food, but many Jiangnan aristocratic families sent caravans to operate in the Black Mountain trading market, bringing a large amount of goods. Therefore, transactions with various grassland tribes were very prosperous. Business flourished, the transaction volume was huge, and the taxes paid

It is a large amount of money, which can help General Qin maintain military expenditures."

She Yue's face was soft and she said: "You have done a good job, and he can understand your difficulties."

"Your Highness, I don't know!" Lin Hong hesitated, but finally did not dare to continue.

But She Yue was extremely smart and said with a smile: "You want to ask Qin Xiao whether he will raise troops to respond?"

Lin Hong said hurriedly: "The common people dare not talk nonsense about military and national affairs."

"You are one of my own, so there is no need to be taboo." She Yue said: "After I take control of Xuzhou, although there are people to handle the logistics for the time being, once the three states in the south of the Yangtze River raise their flags to respond, there will be many troops and horses, and we will definitely need someone.

General Manager of Logistics." He stared at Lin Hong and said: "I want you to serve as the branch envoy and be in charge of the logistics of all my troops.

Business, what do you think?"

Lin Hong was startled, then stood up in a hurry and said: "How can the ordinary people dare to accept such an important task from the princess because they have few talents and little knowledge?"

"You can run Baofenglong in an orderly manner and manage the affairs of every branch, and you will naturally be able to handle it with ease." She Yue said warmly: "You can accept it, but I will not misjudge the person."

Lin Hong hesitated for a moment, then knelt down and said: "The common people thank the princess for your kindness."

"I will give you the appointment document later." The princess said: "However, if you cannot publicize it to the outside world for the time being, it will bring you trouble. When the troubles in the three states in the south of the Yangtze River are resolved and the flag is raised to respond, I will issue another letter. Not only will you be given

He holds the position of branch envoy and also has a reward."

Lin Hong was grateful. The princess motioned for him to stand up and sit down, then smiled and said: "You are not a commoner now, but an official under my command. If you have any ideas, just say it."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Lin Hong thought for a moment and then said cautiously: "The minister knows that His Highness must have sent people to the northeast, but he thinks that it is not appropriate for General Qin to raise the flag too early at this time!"

The princess looked calm and said "Oh".

"Actually, I know General Qin quite well." Lin Hong said: "General Qin is a man of chivalrous courage and a man who attaches great importance to friendship. During the Jiangnan incident, General Qin was loyal to His Highness and risked his life to protect the princess. Regardless of his position,

Ming." Seeing She Yue's calm expression, he continued: "I also sent people to do business in Heishan Trading Center, and I probably also learned that Long Ruijun seems to have a good relationship with Modong's He Gu and Zhen Yu.

In fact, it shows that these two parts are incompatible

To General Qin."

The princess nodded slightly and said: "I have learned a lot about the situation in Xuzhou these days, and I have some idea of ​​what you said."

"The Long Rui Army and the Liaodong Army are facing each other. Everyone can see that the battle between the two armies in the Northeast has become increasingly fierce." Lin Hong said: "And I have recently received news that the Liaodong Army has been defeated by General Qin.

They are retreating steadily and are almost in a desperate situation. If the situation continues, the Liaodong Army may not be able to hold on for long."

The princess said: "Do you think that if Qin Xiao raises the flag to respond to this palace, it will be detrimental to Long Ruijun?"

"I don't dare!" Lin Hong said hurriedly: "It's just that all the tribes in Modong are short-sighted. If General Qin raises the flag to loyal to His Highness, the Liaodong Army will definitely take advantage of it and accuse General Qin and Long Rui's army of rebels.

.Once this hat was placed on the head of General Qin, and the Modong tribes saw Long Ruijun pointing his sword at Kyoto, they might really think that Long Ruijun was rebelling. If this was the case, they might not dare to continue fighting with Long Ruijun.

With sharp military cooperation, it may even turn to the Liaodong Army again."

Luo Xiang remained silent on the side, but at this moment he couldn't help but nodded and said: "Your Highness, what Mr. Lin said makes sense."

"So I believe that General Qin really shouldn't raise the flag before the Liaodong Army is wiped out." Lin Hong said cautiously: "We can maintain contact with General Qin secretly, but it is difficult to directly contact them openly."

The princess stared at Lin Hong and praised: "I didn't expect you to have such insight despite your background as a merchant. I understand what you mean, and I didn't ask Qin Xiao to raise a flag in response!"

Right here

At that moment, Chang Sun Meier came back, walked to She Yue, and nodded slightly. At this moment, two more people walked in from the outside. They were both wearing Taoist robes, but their faces were covered by masks.

face.

Lin Hong was a little surprised, naturally he didn't know that these two Taoist priests were Lingtai Lang under the command of the Great Heavenly Master Yuan Fengjing.

After She Yue left the capital, she came to Xuzhou. The Great Heavenly Master sent his personal disciple Chen Xun and the Four Great Lingtai generals as the guards of She Yue. They not only protected She Yue's safety, but also obeyed She Yue's orders.

These people are all masters from the Great Heavenly Master's sect. They are all powerful in the Zhongtian realm and guard around She Yue day and night.

Changsun Meier learned that Lin Hong had brought a ranger to meet She Yue, so she was naturally worried. After all, She Yue was a thorn in the side of Kyoto. No one could guarantee that Kyoto would not arrange an assassin to come and assassinate, so anyone who came close

During the Musk Moon, the eldest grandson Meier will be on guard.

It would have been fine if it was an ordinary official, but since it was a ranger who came, even She Yue was cautious and ordered Changsun Meier to bring the two Lingtai generals into the house for personal protection, even if the ranger really had any tricks.

, the two Lingtai generals can also protect you at any time.

The coffin will be covered with masks, so no one can see their true faces.

After the two generals of the spiritual platform stood behind She Yue, one on the left and one on the right, She Yue told Lin Hong: "Since the ranger you brought here is going to solve my problems, I really want to see him."

He Gaozhao. Lin Hong, go and bring him over, and I will see him in person."

Lin Hong hurriedly said yes and went out. After a while, he came back with a person and said respectfully to She Yue: "Princess, this is the person you serve."

You're talking about the ranger!" He said to the person behind him: "Master Mu, you haven't paid your respects to Her Royal Highness yet!"

However, a person came forward from behind Lin Hong. He was wrapped in a black robe and wore a bamboo hat on his head. After taking off the bamboo hat, his face was actually covered with a silver mask, which was more beautiful than the masks of the two Lingtai generals.

It has texture, and the mask is made into a smiling face, but the smile looks a bit weird. Under the light, the mask glows with silver, and the hollow eyes reveal a pair of deep yet sharp eyes.

"The Ranger of the Tang Dynasty, Mu Wuming, pays homage to Her Royal Highness the Princess!" The ranger took two steps forward, but did not kneel down. Instead, he raised his hands and bowed to She Yue. He seemed neither humble nor overbearing.
Chapter completed!