Qingyang County began to consolidate its urban defenses.

Even though the city still lacks winter clothing, many problems have been solved after experiencing a previous victory. Moreover, the weather warms up after heavy snow, and the soldiers' enthusiasm has improved a lot, and the situation in the city has improved greatly.

Soon the news of Xu Qi's victory reached Zhu Houzhao's ears.

When Zhang Yuan and Jiang Bin appeared in front of Zhu Houzhao at the same time, and Zhang Yuan passed the news to Zhu Houzhao, Zhu Houzhao's face was not very good-looking.

"Send thousands of troops and horses to only win the victory of annihilation of more than 600 enemies. Are you embarrassed to win the victory with me? Those who don't know would think he has destroyed the King of Rebellion!"

When Zhu Houzhao said this, she had the idea of ​​strangling Xu Qiu to death.

Zhang Yuan was listening and immediately understood the emperor's thoughts, thinking to himself: "Your Majesty is jealous of Old Man Xu's achievements... In this way, Old Man Xu is not winning now, nor is he defeated."

Jiang Bin said: "Your Majesty, according to the request of the Duke of Wei, he hopes that Anqing Prefecture City can send troops and horses to cooperate with him in the battle with the main force of the King of Ni... Now the main force of the King of Ni is stationed in a town north of Qingyang County to deal with the wind and snow. After this battle, some of the troops stationed on the river bank will start to camp, which is very meaningful to go south."

Zhu Houzhao sneered: "He asked me to send troops, so I must obey? Who do I think I am? King Ni was looking for an opportunity to cross the river and seek a decisive battle with me... Now, maybe he is just temporarily evacuating the river bank, and he may want to lure me to send troops across the river, and then suddenly come over. At that time, I lack the protection of soldiers around me... The Duke of Wei's request is simply to invest in the enemy!"

Jiang Bin thought for a while and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, then I'll wait..."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and interrupted Jiang Bin directly. Then he looked at Zhang Yuan and asked, "Eunuch Zhang, you said that Duke Wei sent troops... He suddenly sent thousands of troops to fight. How long does it take to leave the city?"

Zhang Yuan didn't understand why the emperor asked about this, and hesitated a little before answering: "Your Majesty, from the moment it seems... it may be forty or fifty miles away from the city."

Zhu Houzhao frowned: "He is quite brave... He dared to send troops out dozens of miles of the city without knowing the direction of the main force of the King of Rebellion. He is not afraid that this army will be eaten by others? Or is it just a big fortune that he really hit him?"

Zhang Yuan cannot answer this question.

Jiang Bin bowed: "Your Majesty, do you think the Duke of Wei knows the situation in the rebel army but intends to conceal it and not report it?"

Zhu Houzhao thought for a while and nodded, "It's such a possibility... While he was unable to explain the enemy's situation to me, he made a decision to clearly understand the enemy's movements, clearly trying to compete with me for credit... His purpose of asking me to send troops across the river to reinforce was to cooperate with him in the battle with the King of Rebels... Humph, I thought I couldn't see his little thoughts?"

Jiang Bin did not expect that the emperor was so afraid of others' achievements in military achievements. After thinking for a long time, he chose to remain silent like Zhang Yuan.

Zhu Houzhao stood up: "He wants to grab the credit, but I just don't let him do it. Anyway, the target of the King of Diss is him... I will advance unless the King of Disses retreats to the territory of Jiangxi. Now it snows outside, and the right time, place, people and people are beneficial to us... I have also consumed the King of Disses to death!"

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Zhu Houzhao did not agree to send troops, and even disdained the credit for Xu Qiu's report.

Without receiving the imperial edict, Zhang Yuan could not draft an imperial edict to commend Xu Qi's meritorious personnel. Zhang Yuan understood that Zhu Houzhao was worried that others would take the meritorious service, so he took a very conscious attitude towards observing the situation. He refused to do what the emperor did not allow him to do.

After leaving, Jiang Bin quickly followed and greeted, "Eunuch Zhang, please stay."

At this time, Jiang Bin's tone of speaking was much more peaceful than usual, less arrogant, as if he was calm and discussed with Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan glanced at Jiang Bin: "Is there anything wrong with Commander Jiang?"

Jiang Bin said: "Duke of Wei suffered a crushing defeat before and retreated to the small county town without a step... It was only after His Majesty issued a sacred edict to ask him to send troops that he was forced to send troops. Who would have thought that he would win in one day... Can Eunuch Zhang know why?"

Zhang Yuan's attitude seemed careless: "Perhaps people's potential is forced out... Could it be that you, Commander Jiang?"

When Zhang Yuan spoke, he looked at Jiang Bin with a ridiculous look, as if he was saying, "You led your troops across the river to win before, and you were forced out by His Majesty. What is the difference between you and Duke of Wei?"

Jiang Bin's voice suddenly became cold: "But why did I hear that it was because a talented man came from Qingyang County and secretly helped Duke Wei?"

Zhang Yuan frowned: "Where did you hear it?"

Jiang Bin said: "Since I heard that it is not convenient to tell you in detail to Eunuch Zhang, but there is obviously something hidden behind this matter... Eunuch Zhang should not say that he doesn't know."

Zhang Yuan said disdainfully: "Our family has its own rules in doing things. It is impossible to act like Commander Jiang, without any scruples. If you think there is something unspeakable behind it, you can report to Your Majesty that our family has never stopped you."

Jiang Bin was very angry when he heard this and thought to himself: "I was going to discuss it calmly with this old eunuch, but who would have thought he would refuse to cooperate at all... How could such a stubborn villain get into the position of the Sili Supervisor's seal? It's simply unreasonable!"

Jiang Bin said with a stern face: "Since that's the case, the general will not disturb you much, so say goodbye." After that, he left.

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Jiang Bin left, but Zhang Yuan did not rush to leave and stood there thinking seriously.

At this time, Li Xing quickly came over and leaned over to Zhang Yuan's ear and said something. Zhang Yuan's expression suddenly became nervous.

Zhang Yuan asked, "Can you take this matter seriously?"

Li Xing nodded and said, "It's true... Tang Bohu appeared in the Duke of Wei's army for some reason. Maybe he was assigned by Duke of Shen... He heard that Tang Yin went there alone, with only a few guards around him. After entering the city, he quickly helped Duke of Wei win."

Zhang Yuan gritted his teeth: "What does he mean?"

Li Xing asked in surprise: "Who is Eunuch Zhang talking about? Lord Shen? Or Duke Wei? Or that Tang Bohu?"

Zhang Yuan said: "How do you know about this?"

Li Xing knew that Zhang Yuan had committed a suspicion again, and said helplessly: "It is actually difficult to hide this kind of thing... It is not a secret that Tang Bohu appeared in front of Duke Wei. This news can be found easily, but he doesn't know if he should tell His Majesty. I will tell Eunuch Zhang about this matter, so that Eunuch Zhang will have a clear idea so that his Majesty will not be investigated without any investigation."

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On the new city side, Shen Xi no longer paid attention to the war that took place in Anqing Fucheng and Qingyang County.

The Shen family finally arrived after a long journey. He has been busy settling down his family these days.

There are too many people in the Shen family, both north and south. They were basically used to living in the north for many years, but suddenly they came to Jiangnan and lived in a brand new city, so they were naturally a little uncomfortable.

Although Shen Xi had prepared a mansion for his family in advance, after the Shen family moved in, there were still many places that were not thought carefully and needed to solve the problem one by one, the head of the family.

But no matter what, Chen Xi was able to reunite with his wife and children, and he felt a sense of peace of mind. He also paid off his hard work outside, and his family was the biggest ties in his world.

When the Shen family arrives, the child is the one who is most unacceptable.

Children are very resistant to unfamiliar environments, and adults may be able to accept them quickly, but it will take quite a while for children.

The elderly, weak, women and children of the Shen family quickly settled down. Chen Xi spent a few days with her family, had a reunion dinner, and several wives and concubines also accompanied her at night. The pain of longing was greatly alleviated. After that, Chen Xi began a two-point and one-line lifestyle again.

During this period, Hui Niang and Li Jin were slightly neglected. I believe the other party could understand it. At this time, he would not have more time to think about the front-line war and handed everything to Tang Yin.

"...My husband, after receiving your letter, I quickly arranged for my family to come south. The north should be a world of ice and snow. Jiangnan feels much better. Although it is snowing on the road, the river surface will basically not be frozen. The snow will melt after a little sunrise... We have lived in the south for many years, and the environment here is actually more adaptable. But the children are a little uncomfortable. I believe it will be better in a few days..."

Xie Yuner always looks like a good wife and mother. In the Shen family, the status of the mistress is extremely stable, which is because she is knowledgeable about books, rituals and generals, and keeps Chen Xi's backyard in an orderly manner.

After arriving in Xincheng, Xie Yuner did not ask Chen Xi why she had to move her family from thousands of miles away. She just tried her best to help Chen Xi settle her relatives and help solve everything in detail. Even if someone likes to raise trouble like Zhou, she will be very stable when she arrives in Xincheng.

It is also because the new city has a good appearance beyond everyone's imagination. It has tall buildings and the streets are too neat and hygienic and prosperous. The most amazing thing is the street lights illuminated at night, which makes the city truly a city that never sleeps. Compared with the new city, the capital suddenly feels like a dilapidated house in the minds of the Shen family.

There are too many new things in Xincheng. After Zhou arrived, Chen Xi simply accompanied her and Shen Mingjun to have a meal back. Without being too long-winded, Zhou excitedly rushed to the streets and alleys of Xincheng, and was still immersed in a stunning mentality these days.

Xie Yuner did not let Chen Xi's family leave the house. She knew that what the female family members at home needed most at this time was her husband's company, and to express their feelings after leaving, rather than going out to play.

Chen Xi listened to Xie Yuner talk for a long time before saying, "I have been here for a few days and everything has been settled. During the day, you can take Jun'er and the others out for a walk, and you can go out for a walk for dinner. I will ask someone to prepare everything for you."

Xie Yuner shook her head: "Actually, it doesn't have to be so troublesome, it's too dangerous to go out."

Chen Xi smiled and said, "Do you think this is the capital? This is my territory, the security is very good, there are people patrolling everywhere at night, and I will send someone to protect you... Although I can't accompany you out, I can introduce the beautiful scenery to you so that you can know where there are fun places."

Xie Yuner asked in surprise: "My husband, didn't you say that there was a war in the south? Isn't it dangerous to go out like this?"

Chenxidao: "Before you arrived, the martial law in the new city was indeed severed for a few days, but it was quickly lifted because there was no need. The battlefield was far away from here and the city was in order. However, there were few outsiders there. In the east of the city, close to the port, there were industrial areas... Simply put, there were no ordinary people living there, basically soldiers, workers and their families. The main thing for you to visit is here. If your family needs something, you can ask the servants to go to the north of the city and buy in the south of the city."

"oh."

Xie Yuner seemed to understand but not understand.

Chen Xi explained again: "In fact, it is not difficult to understand. The division of labor in various areas of the new city is clear. The industrial zone is mainly a place for producing goods and building ships, and there are no idle people. In the west of the city and north of the city are mainly residential areas. In our location, there are basically no ordinary people passing by. However, if we go north along the street, the number of ordinary people will gradually increase, and public security may not be able to keep the doors closed at night... This is a newly built city, with migrating mermaids and dragons mixed."

Xie Yuner smiled and said, "It would be great as long as you can stay with your husband. You keep laughing and talking every night. You can shine everywhere without lighting a candle."

Chen Xi nodded: "Basically, all the things that all major factories and yamen have at home. If you think the yard is not big enough, you can expand it as you wish... Our house in Beijing is basically the case. After all, every inch of land is valuable, so here is different... As the creator of this city, I have certain privileges and can expand my own house anyway, as long as the lintel does not exceed the specifications. The climate in Jiangnan is pleasant, and it is much better to settle here than in Beijing."

The smile on Xie Yuner's face gradually faded and she asked, "Don't you really don't plan to go back to the capital? What should I do if I go to the future career?"

Chen Xi pursed her lips, wanted to say something but stopped, and finally said, "Some things can't be explained to you. Let's stay here for a while. In the afternoon, I will arrange someone to escort you out for a trip, and the children will be with you, but if you are not feeling well, you can stay at home to recuperate. If you have any trouble in the yamen, I won't accompany you."

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The Shen family is in trouble.

Chen Xi arranged for her family to go out for a tour together, which was equivalent to the city lord's wife inspecting her city together. For the Shen family, it was like her own backyard. The new city was built with the idea of ​​Chen Xi from the beginning.

Chen Xi did not accompany his family, not because he really had something important to him, but he wanted to go and see Hui Niang and Li Jin, and let the two girls come out to see the old friend secretly, mainly because Chen Hong.

Originally, Chen Xi wanted to take Chen Hong to Hui Niang's place to reunite the mother and son, but Hui Niang's attitude was firm and she would not do anything. Chen Xi couldn't help but follow Hui Niang's wishes and asked her and Li Jin to look at the child from a distance while the Shen family was out for fun.

Li Jin had no thoughts about the Shen family, nor had any emotional ties, so she didn't feel anything. But when Chen Xi explained the situation to Hui Niang, Hui Niang's face became extremely ugly, because Hui Niang's emotional ties with the Shen family were too deep, and she felt that she could not face her old friends. Even if she just met in secret, she would have a great burden.

"It's nothing." Chen Xi said, "It's not a stranger. Even if you bump into them, you will be happy for you."

Hui Niang showed a bitter smile on her face: "Do you really do it?"

Li Jin comforted him: "Sister, it's nothing to see him. I miss Hong'er. I want to see him well. Don't you want to? We haven't seen him for a long time. The child grows very fast and is the same every day. Let's take a look at his height and body shape and prepare winter clothes for him."

Hui Niang was meticulous and looked at Chen Xi, thinking that Chen Xi's move had no intention, but she couldn't say what it was.

Chen Xi deliberately avoided Hui Niang's gaze and said, "If you think it's not appropriate to go to see it during the day, then after night, your family will have dinner at Dukang Restaurant in the city, and go back after eating. We'll just look at them in the dark opposite... Hong'er is very healthy, and among the few brothers and sisters, he is the best in his health."

Hui Niang seemed to think: "A child with a low birth can withstand the wind and frost."

Chen Xi said angrily: "With the same origin, you have been doting on you since childhood, why did you become a low-class person? If you want to belittle yourself, I won't stop you, but the child has done nothing wrong, right?"

Hui Niang was so angry that she didn't speak, but at least she agreed to go to see the child secretly.
To be continued...