The sky is clear and the air is clear, and the wind is gentle and gentle.
On the day when the Luzhou army arrived in Ningzhou, God favored it.
As an imperial envoy, Zhao Xun led a group of Ningzhou officials to personally witness the grand scene of tens of thousands of troops entering the city in front of the city gate.
It has to be said that although Emperor Xianlong was mean and unkind, he was still very clear on key issues.
At first, Zhao Xun complained about why Emperor Xianlong did not mobilize the elites of Yongzhou, but after thinking about it carefully, there seemed to be nothing wrong with Emperor Xianlong's decision.
After all, Yongzhou is too far from Jiangnan Road, and the army consumes a lot of food and fodder along the way.
Luzhou is adjacent to Ningzhou, so the consumption of food and fodder for troop deployment nearby is much smaller.
Although there is a certain gap in combat effectiveness, it is not so big that it cannot be looked at directly. It can be used if you make do...
With the reinforcements of tens of thousands of troops, a stone in Zhao Xun's heart can be regarded as falling to the ground.
A young eunuch who was delivering a message for Emperor Xianlong read out the imperial edict in public, then pulled Zhao Xun aside and whispered: "Master Zhao, your Majesty has specifically asked you not to fight in vain."
"Um?"
Zhao Xun was stunned when he heard this.
Just now, Emperor Xianlong greatly praised Zhao Xun and Ningzhou soldiers for their efforts in defending the city in his imperial edict, and also encouraged Zhao Xun to continue their efforts.
Why do you do one thing in front of your face and another behind your back?
Although Zhao Xun knew that Emperor Xianlong did not want to be the son of man, he did not expect that he would stop being the son of man to this extent.
After all, this guy is an emperor.
Can the emperor be so shameless?
"I obey the decree."
Although Zhao Xun kept slandering Emperor Xianlong and made constant complaints, he still had to respond without hesitation.
This little eunuch was obviously a confidant of Emperor Xianlong. If Zhao Xun behaved a little disrespectfully in front of him, and this eunuch went back and described it to Emperor Xianlong in a more jealous manner, Zhao Xun would be punished.
Zhao Xun is very experienced in being asked to wear small shoes, so naturally he has to do it without any flaws.
"That's the best. By the way, we have something to say to Mr. Zhao."
Zhao Xun was completely confused when he heard this.
Why is this little eunuch panting so hard? Can you finish the sentence at once?
Oh my god
"This is what our family brought to you on behalf of His Highness Prince Qi."
King of Qi
King Li Xiang of Qi had a good relationship with Zhao Xun before, and he made several overtures to win over Zhao Xun.
Zhao Xun also had a good relationship with Li Jianye, the eldest son of King Qi, and had an admiration for Li Taiping, the lord of Yonghe County.
But why did King Qi bring a message to him at this time and send it through the eunuch sent by Emperor Xianlong?
What message did King Qi want to convey through this move?
"His Royal Highness King Qi asked our family to tell Mr. Zhao that we must protect ourselves. It is easy to hide from open guns and hard to guard against hidden arrows."
"I have noted it down."
Zhao Xun said silently.
In any case, King Qi's connections are still very wide. Since King Qi said this, it must mean that someone is really going to be detrimental to Zhao Xun.
Zhao Xun has always been extremely open-minded. If the other party wants to engage in conspiracy and tricks, then just let him go.
Zhao Xun is willing to accompany him to the end.
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When Zhao Xun returned to the house, he saw Wan Yan, the second son of Wan Jishi.
This guy is really a little kid.
Her face was full of collagen and bouncy. Zhao Xun liked Shota very much, and when he saw Wan Yan, he felt very good.
"I've met the imperial envoy."
Wan Yan respectfully made a cross-hand salute to Zhao Xun.
"Well, your father asked you to be my book boy, and I agreed. I don't have any other needs, just a little."
Zhao Xun paused deliberately and kept observing Wan Yan's expression. Seeing that there was no change in Wan Yan's expression, he nodded with satisfaction.
"I ask you not to be idle and idle, but to fulfill your duties. Can you do it?"
What Zhao Xun hates the most is that he never uses idle people.
Of course he understood that Governor Wan asked his son to work as a book boy for him in order to please him and get closer to him.
But Zhao Xun has his own bottom line, which he will not break.
"Imperial Envoy, I have written it down and I will definitely do it."
Wan Yan, this young lady, is very lovable and has a very sweet mouth.
"That's good. I just want to write a letter. Let's lay out the paper and grind the ink."
Zhao Xun wants to write three letters, one to his parents, one to the mountain chief, and one to the head of Yonghe County.
After Wan Yan laid out the paper and slowly ground the ink, Zhao Xun dipped his pen in the ink and started writing quickly.
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About half an hour later, Zhao Xun finished writing three long letters and put the letter paper in envelopes.
"Send someone to send them back to Chang'an separately."
Zhao Xun ordered Wan Yan.
Since Wan Yan is a book boy, these are his duties.
Zhao Xun will not treat him any differently, just like he treats other subordinates.
Zhao Xun believes that this is also good for his own growth.
"As commanded."
Wan Yan crossed his fists, carefully picked up the three letters and turned around to leave.
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Capital, Chang'an.
Li Taiping, the lord of Yonghe County, was sitting on his knees in the inner room, looking at the portrait of Zhao Xun hanging on the wall in trance.
This was the first time that she and Zhao Xun had been separated for such a long time.
Long time no see, I miss you so much.
"Zhao Lang, are you thinking of me too?"
"Sister, what are you thinking about?"
At some point, her brother Li Jianye appeared behind her, patted her shoulder and asked softly.
"Well…"
Li Taiping smiled lightly, revealing his dimples.
"I miss Zhao Lang a little."
Li Taiping tilted his head slightly and leaned on his brother's shoulder: "Brother, do you think you will agree to my request to see Zhao Lang's father?"
"What, you want to go to Jiangnan Road to meet Zhao Xun!"
Li Jianye was really surprised when he heard this.
"It is impossible for my father to agree to this."
Li Jianye shook his head and said: "Jiangnan Road is too far, and there was a war in Ningzhou not long ago. It is too dangerous for you to go there as a girl."
"Brother, I can ask the guards to escort me all the way."
Li Taiping puffed up his chest reluctantly: "I can do it."
"Stop messing around."
Li Jianye smiled bitterly and said, "Don't say it's your father, even I won't agree to your going."
"Brother, you have always loved me the most!"
Li Taiping grabbed Li Jianye's hand, shook it and said coquettishly.
"One code, one code, I won't agree to this."
Li Jianye's head shook like a rattle: "This is not just a matter of your safety. Have you ever thought about your clan status? If the news spreads, Prince Qi's palace will become a laughing stock. What will His Majesty think?"
"Grandpa Huang loves me the most. He will definitely not blame me."
Li Taiping still refused to give up, biting his lip and said: "Brother, you have to help me. I really miss Zhao Lang so much."
"You..."
Li Jianye didn't know what to say for a moment.
"That's all, I'll go tell my father about it, but don't have too much hope."