A human head rolled out of the bag, exuding a strong smell of blood and rancidity.
Ma Xiaoquan frowned and asked, "What's going on? Beheading?"
Zhang Youcai said respectfully: "This is a good thing Zhao Zijin has done~"
Ma Xiaoquan's eyes widened and he said: "Is Zhao Zijin going to kill them all like this? What about the families of these soldiers?"
Zhang Youcai said: "The men are sent to the army, the young ones are sent to be slaves, and the women are prostitutes..."
Zhang Youcai deliberately said these words in a loud voice and with a strong accent. The soldiers in front must have heard clearly.
"That's it, there's nothing you can do if you die, just burn it~" Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand.
"Yes~"
...
When resting late at night, Ma Xiaoquan asked Zhang Youcai whether these soldiers were killed by Zhao Zijin. Zhang Youcai smiled meaningfully and said: "Your Majesty, there are some things... it is better for servants like us to do it~"
Ma Xiaoquan was stunned, nodded, and secretly praised Zhang Youcai's "sensibleness" in his heart. Although he had doubts about the cause of these people's deaths, seeing Zhang Youcai's confident appearance, he knew that with his mind, he would definitely take care of the funeral.
Sure enough, since Zhang Youcai doesn't want Ma Xiaoquan to take care of this matter, then he might as well not care about it. Besides, now that he has left Heishui City, even if he pursues the case, it will be too late. He will be outside and the emperor's order will be ignored.
.
...
With Zhang Youcai's "magic assist", the army stationed there was extremely quiet that night. In fact, many soldiers were awake, and some even gathered together and talked quietly.
"Hey, have you seen it? It is said that Zhao Zijin follows the King of Yue and Prince Ling, and we will also get good results if we follow him. But now? Killing the donkey... It's really chilling...
..."
"Yes, yes, I think I have always felt that the officials headed by Zhao Zijin are reliable. My wealth and life depend on them... ugh~~"
"Then what should we do now? They are trying to kill the donkey? Is it possible that we still have a warm face and a cold butt?"
In the crowd, a thin soldier whispered: "Actually, the boss has said it before, we are his people now, and with his protection, I think it is much more reliable~ You have all seen the boss's capabilities.
I think it is much more reliable to follow a boss like this than to follow those guys who write and write all day long~"
One person made a voice, and someone must have agreed with him: "Yes, to be honest, we are all big bosses. We just want to live a more prosperous life and want our families not to suffer... Follow the boss, I
I also think it is possible. Didn’t the boss say that he has protected our family? Although I don’t know when the boss will go back, I think this boss is different from those court officials..."
There was approval, but naturally there was also opposition: "You're here, the boss was originally from the Wan family, a prominent noble in Blackwater City. Although he later became a court official and had nothing to do with the Wan family, don't forget that he has always been a member of the Wan family.
They all have roots in prominent aristocrats~"
As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.
At this moment, Zhang Youcai suddenly appeared behind everyone unnoticed and whispered: "What you said is biased..."
As soon as Zhang Youcai said these words, the soldiers were startled.
Zhang Youcai stretched out his hand and pressed it, signaling everyone not to worry. Then he casually squeezed a few soldiers around him and sat down.
"You all know that the Crown Prince was born into a prominent noble family, but do you know how low his status in the Wan family is?"
Zhang Youcai's words rendered the soldiers who had just raised objections speechless.
"Hmph, you people have heard a lot about it. To tell you the truth, my father, Zhang Youcai, is also an official of the current imperial court, Zhang Guangtai. I believe many of you have heard of it. Do you think my father, Zhang Guangtai, is stronger or weaker than Zhao Zijin?
?”
Zhang Guangtai is famous for his integrity and integrity in Blackwater City. Of course, he is also famous for his stubbornness. Even if the soldiers don't know it clearly, I heard that they still have some knowledge. Moreover, Zhang Guangtai is far behind Zhao Zijin.
, not because of their abilities, but because Zhang Guangtai had no backer, while Zhao Zijin had the support of Prince Yue Ling.
Zhang Youcai continued: "You are talking about how powerful Zhao Zijin is. Then Zhao Zijin has several sons. I heard they are all powerful. Why not send them to Hongzhou instead of following Prince Ling in the south and those small countries in the south?
, it’s good if we don’t bully them, what can they accomplish? And you, who were assigned to unite by him, anyone with a discerning eye can see that he is asking you to follow the prince to fight against Hongzhou. You said, this matter, you are
Are you willing or unwilling?”
A soldier said: "Commander Zhang, to be honest, none of us are willing to go here to unite and unify, and then go to Hongzhou, which will be very dangerous. It's hard to say whether we can survive or not."
"Coward!" Zhang Youcai rolled his eyes at the soldier and said, "It is because of cowards like you that our Heiqing country is looked down upon by those small countries in the south. You don't even think about it, if there weren't people like the prince who stood up to Hong
Who else can go to the state? Do you think the prince is willing to go? No, the prince cares about the people of our Heiqing country, because he is from the Heiqing country. For the sake of the Heiqing country, the prince let himself go
If the princes of the mountains and rivers in Blackwater City don't do well, why should they unite for unification? Don't you still understand?"
Zhang Youcai became more and more excited as he spoke: "You all think that the Crown Prince is from a prominent noble family, but do you know that the Crown Prince has almost never received any benefits from the Wan family~ and he also..."
Before Zhang Youcai finished speaking, Ma Xiaoquan's voice suddenly came from not far away: "You are talented, that's enough!"
Zhang Youcai was stunned and turned around to see Ma Xiaoquan.
Ma Xiaoquan walked closer slowly, sighed, and said: "Don't mention the past things again~ Also, I know that everyone must be confused and unwilling to do anything, but since you are following me
Well, I will naturally give you an explanation. I, Wan Shanhe, still say the same thing. I am observing you, and you have to look at me. One day, I hope you will completely obey me!" After saying that, Ma Xiaoquan flicked his sleeves.
, and left slowly.
Zhang Youcai looked at Ma Xiaoquan's retreating back, sighed, made a helpless expression, and left.
...
The next day, the troops continued to move forward, and no one mentioned a word about what happened last night.
From this day on, Ma Xiaoquan led a team of nearly 2,000 people. For the first time, they had an indescribable tacit understanding. They marched hurriedly and arrived at the United Army ten days later.
Since the betrothal gift team was escorted by the escort and was slow, when Ma Xiaoquan's large army arrived, the betrothal gift had not yet been delivered to United Unification.
Although United Unity is called a "country", its actual land area is not large, but in terms of official positions and the allocation of personnel in various aspects, it is quite complete, ranging from the first to the ninth rank.
The person responsible for receiving Ma Xiaoquan was a first-class official named Ma, named Ma Biao. After seeing Ma Xiaoquan, Ma Biao quickly stepped forward and handed over his hand. He first said sorry several times, and then said that he was responsible for receiving the prince of Shanhe.
The capital of the United Nations is called the "Floating City". When Ma Xiaoquan first entered this place from the outside world, he was in the Floating City. However, he did not focus on this aspect at the time, so he did not know much about the Floating City. Now his hometown
Revisiting, I felt a lot of emotions for a while, especially when I thought of Gu Qing'er living in a small house on the outskirts of the city. Ma Xiaoquan secretly made up his mind to go and see her if he had the chance.
"Haha... The Crown Prince of Shanhe... came all the way from the Heiqing Kingdom. I'm sorry for not greeting you well." The first-rank official who received the reception was named Ma and Biao.
He was also tall and thick. He walked with Ma Xiaoquan on the road and kept saying apologetic words, "Your Majesty cannot come out to greet you because of your health. I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
Ma Xiaoquan narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a smile: "I can understand this, but your lord, I heard that he wants to be independent?"
Ma Biao was shocked when he heard this and said: "No, absolutely nothing. Your Majesty is loyal to the Heiqing Kingdom, and we have absolutely no intention of becoming independent..."
Ma Xiaoquan laughed and said: "Then why did I hear someone say that you call your Lord 'Your Majesty'?"
Ma Biao was so frightened that his head grew big, and he knelt down in front of Ma Xiaoquan with a bang: "Your Majesty Mingjian, we absolutely do not mean this..."
Ma Xiaoquan helped Ma Biao up and said: "You are not a unified monarch, what are you afraid of? Or...you ministers have been suggesting that your monarch should become independent?"
Ma Biao was stunned and quickly lowered his head and said: "I don't dare!"
"Haha, I just said it casually. You also know that I am a bride-in-law, haha~~"
Ma Biao was stunned again, and then he realized Ma Xiaoquan's current identity. He was quite unhappy: Damn it, we are indeed admonishing for independence, but your Majesty has always disagreed. Huh, Heiqing Kingdom sent here at this time.
It is obvious that a prince-in-law wants to take back the United Nations and then attack Hongzhou...
Seeing Ma Biao's silence, Ma Xiaoquan changed the subject and said, "Well... how is my future wife?"
Ma Biao said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, Princess Ting is very good. Even Princess Ting likes to be quiet, and Your Majesty also knows that a wife who has not married can't see her husband."
Ma Xiaoquan snorted and said, "What if Princess Ting is ugly? If we meet her on the wedding day, wouldn't I be in a big loss?"
Ma Biao rolled his eyes, thinking that Princess Daoting is over a hundred years old, but she still has the appearance of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old woman. You can only marry her because of your high incense, and you still talk so much nonsense?