After all, Chenjiazhuang is a rural gathering place, and rural people are not as aware of crises as the nobles.
Although Manager Chen has already told the guards that no outside communication is allowed.
But the guards are all promoted from the countryside, and Chenjiazhuang is just a farm after all.
There is no serious and cold environment like that of the nobles. Perhaps Manager Chen did not expect that an ordinary farm like theirs could be involved in imprisonment.
Therefore, people in Zhuangzi are generally more easy-going.
Many of them were even hospitable and invited their guards to have tea.
Coupled with the fact that Muchuan's guard made up a few sentences casually, the simple rural man told everything he knew.
Without asking a few people, the guard already knew everything.
Muchuan really didn't expect the guards to work so quickly. He thought that the guards would have to play beggars in Chenjiazhuang for a few days before they could find out the news.
"Sir, there is indeed such a person imprisoned in the house."
The guard said while half-kneeling.
"How are people?"
Muchuan asked.
“It is said that it is not bad, and someone delivers meals every day.
Eat a steamed bun every meal."
The guard spoke very carefully.
Muchuan felt relieved after hearing this.
The steamed buns of the Tang Dynasty are not like those of later generations. They disappear as soon as you pinch them. They are as exaggerated as bread.
The steamed buns of the Tang Dynasty are very conscientious. A young man can feel full after eating two steamed buns for lunch.
Fang Cheng was able to eat one for every meal while in captivity, which at least proved that he was not seriously injured and could not even eat.
"Okay, tell me about the entire Chenjiazhuang."
Muchuan felt that if he wanted to save people, he would not be able to do so openly, so he would have to make a sudden attack.
For a surprise attack, you need to know the general terrain.
"The entire southeast of Chenjiazhuang is the Chen family's mansion, and the rest are the houses of nearby farmers or tenants, and some are the houses of hired long-term and short-term workers."
"There are also some small workshops inside, all owned by the Chen family."
The guard briefly described the scene in his mind.
Muchuan thought for a while, and judging from the guards' inquiries, Chenjiazhuang was not a very well-guarded village.
It's not impossible to let people sneak into the homes of farmers or tenants first, but it's just that so many people suddenly come to a rural area, it's too conspicuous.
At this time, rural people were like this. When a stranger came, they would be extremely surprised. Regardless of whether they knew each other or not, every household would invite them to have dinner at their own home.
There were dozens of guards in plainclothes at once, but Muchuan directly set off firecrackers to greet him for fear of being hospitable by the farmers.
A surprise attack at night would be more in line with the characteristics of the attack.
"Find someone who can write and draw, and draw the general layout of Chenjiazhuang."
Since a sudden attack is going to take place, a rough layout map of Chenjiazhuang is needed.
"Yes, I will do it now!"
The guards took the order and left.
But knowing where Fang Chengguan was, Muchuan immediately relaxed a lot.
During dinner in the evening, he did not tell Xin'er the good news immediately.
Before seeing Fang Cheng in person, there were too many variables, and he didn't want Xin'er to have too much psychological burden.
Muchuan finally had a good sleep, and when he woke up the next day, it was already bright.
There is a medicine bowl on the bedside.
When the attendants saw Muchuan wake up, they immediately helped him wash and change clothes.
Someone else heated the medicine and brought it over, and Muchuan drank it neatly.
While eating breakfast, Xin'er looked at Muchuan from time to time.
But when Muchuan looked over, she lowered her head again.
"What's wrong?"
Muchuan asked her funny.
"Brother Mu, my brother, is there any good news?"
Xin'er asked with her eyes wide open.
Am I being obvious?
Muchuan couldn't help but touch his face.
"Not sure yet, but there will be news coming soon, please wait patiently."
Although he looked at Xin'er's face with expectation, Muchuan still couldn't bear to tell Xin'er.
"Xin'er, don't worry, Brother Mu is the minister, and if you look for someone, you will definitely find him."
Mingzhu comforted Xin'er.
Sophia also comforted her and told her not to worry.
Xin'er could already tell from last night that there was good news coming from her brother.
But now Muchuan said no, Xin'er was really disappointed.
"Don't worry, I will definitely find your brother."
Muchuan looked at Xin'er's red eyes again and was secretly annoyed.
But since I haven’t told you anymore, I’ll stick to it.
After breakfast, Muchuan asked Mingzhu and the others to play more with Xin'er to distract her attention.
Naturally, he didn't need to say more about Mingzhu and Sophia. The relationship between the three girls was already very good.
Muchuan sorted out what he had seen along the way in his study and made a report on his work.
Muchuan called the work report, and it was similar to those of later generations.
Probably just talk about what he saw and did along the way.
As the Minister of Household Affairs, through his travels, he had any opinions or suggestions on the economy of the Tang Dynasty.
After saying this, let’s look back at the past and look forward to the future. This is basically the tone.
Then just let someone show it to the emperor.
I have to say that Li Shimin is quite easy to talk to.
Muchuan came back from his trip and could enter the palace without any need.
If he is not injured, he can go to see the emperor again when he goes to court the next day.
He was injured and all he needed to do was submit a sick leave certificate to the palace.
When the disease is cured, when will the emperor go to see him again?
Unlike what he had seen in novels, officials returning from outside, especially generals leading troops, had to be carried to see the emperor first, even if they were disabled or injured.
If the emperor is kind, he will send an imperial doctor to see the patient, or he will send someone to go home quickly to find his wife and children.
If the emperor is unhappy, he will make you kneel and talk for a day and a half, and then give you a cold, greasy meal. When you leave the palace, you will be sick and faint.
On the day he came back, he handed over the notes he had written in advance to the palace.
The emperor quickly gave him approval, asking him to recuperate first, and also asked him to take good care of the two foreign princesses.
That's why Muchuan can feel free to help Xin'er find her brother.
Before Muchuan finished writing his work report, the escort who went to Chenjiazhuang for business came back.
He handed a piece of drawing paper to Muchuan.
It must be said that there is a reason why the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" of a certain dynasty has become a classic.
The ancient Chinese people were really talented in painting street scenes and buildings.
What Muchuan got in his hands was not a very good painting, but a very good simple drawing.
It is different from the simple drawings of later generations, and it is also different from sketching.
Its picture is richer, and it feels full of fireworks when you look at it.
But now is not the time to sigh.
If arrangements are made quickly, Fang Cheng might be rescued tonight and give Xin'er a surprise.
Muchuan immediately looked over the entire layout of Chenjiazhuang.
Although it is a typical rural area, Chenjiazhuang has a very good geographical advantage.
This is where the Chen family's mansion was built, which happens to be on a high slope.
Feng Shui is a good place, but it is not friendly to attacks.
