"Captain Qin will not attend Mr. Wang's luncheon?"
Walking out of the governor's office in Jiangzhou, Sun Yu, the chief historian of the Sixth Zhechong Prefecture in Jiangzhou, Jiangnan Province, grabbed the sleeve of a young general with a cold face and asked curiously.
"If you feel unwell, go back and rest. Sun Changshi will accompany General Yang, Coach Du and the others. Don't neglect the Governor and Lan Changshi."
Qin Heng, the captain of Youguoyi in Zhechong Mansion in Jiangzhou, replied calmly, pulled out his sleeves with a little force, and walked down the steps in front of the Governor's Mansion.
Sun Yu thought about Qin Heng's taciturn attitude during the discussion in the lobby not long ago, and sighed:
"Envoy Coach Du, who has just been transferred from Yangzhou, is not very familiar with our Jiangzhou Zhechong Prefecture. Some of his suggestions are a little unreasonable. General Qin should be more careful.
"Anyway, it will only be extended for one year. The third regiment can be rotated and transferred back from Guizhou. After waiting for so long, it is not bad at all. There is no need to offend General Qin..."
"I understand, Sun Changshi should go early."
Seeing Qin Heng's back and leaving without looking back, Zhechong Mansion Chief Shi shook his head.
"With such a temper, no wonder we have a bad relationship with General Yang and the others..."
He muttered, lowered his head, straightened the sleeves of his official uniform, and went back to change clothes for the banquet...
As the rear area of the Zhou Dynasty, the Jianghuai area in the southeast has relatively few Zhechong Mansion, and there are only six in the entire Jiangnan Road.
There is one in Jiangzhou, the third Zhechongfu; and there are two in Hongzhoufu, the fourth and fifth Zhechongfu respectively.
Each government has one captain, Lieutenant Zhechong, one captain each on the left and one captain Guoyi on the right, a chief historian, a special general, and a coach.
Qin Heng, as the captain of You Guoyi of Zhechong Prefecture in Jiangzhou, was of a high rank among generals, above the sixth rank.
After leaving Jiangzhou Governor's Mansion, Qin Heng left Chaisangfang on horseback, followed the main road along the river, passed through Xingzifang, and prepared to leave the city and return to the military camp.
After passing Xunyang Ferry, Qin Heng touched his belly and looked at the bustling restaurant with the name Yunshui on the street. He hesitated for a moment and walked away.
The summoning order from the Governor Wang was sent in the morning, and they, the generals of Zhechong Mansion, went out too early and did not have breakfast.
Qin Heng randomly picked a corner seat in the lobby on the first floor and ordered a few plates of stir-fried dishes.
He was sitting on the stool with his back straight, looking sideways at the song on the stage, waiting silently,
Compared with the noisy and cheering spectators in the hall, his sitting posture was a bit out of place.
There were more guests at noon, but Qin Heng's dishes were served very quickly.
Moreover, delicious food and wine are served one plate after another.
"etc."
Qin Heng called to the restaurant maid who was about to leave with an empty plate, pointed at the dishes on the table and said:
"Did you order the wrong restaurant? I didn't order these dishes, nor this jar of sweet-scented osmanthus wine. I don't drink."
The maid in the restaurant smiled and shook her head:
"It's not a mistake, it's an old regular customer of our building who is treating us. He said he was your friend and ordered the dishes for you. He said you should like the dishes."
"who."
The maid in the restaurant pointed at the dishes and said: "The distinguished guest said that you will know after you eat the dishes. This is the special stir-fry over there. You should have tried it."
Qin Heng frowned slightly.
Before he could ask any more questions, the maid in the restaurant quietly slipped away.
Qin Heng looked at the sweet-scented osmanthus stuffed rice and several plates of Longcheng County's special stir-fry dishes, and pursed his lips.
After being quiet for a while, he relaxed his brows, took out a pair of chopsticks, and washed them with tea.
Immediately he immersed himself in eating the lunch invited by an acquaintance.
After two sticks of incense, most of the dishes were cleared.
The sweet-scented osmanthus stuffed wine didn’t move.
After finishing the meal, Qin Heng sat there for a while. When no one showed up, he stood up and prepared to leave.
Suddenly, a police officer in blue wearing a sword came out of the door. He passed by Qin Heng's table and went to the counter. He reported his name. A restaurant maid enthusiastically took him upstairs and said in a loud voice:
Before following the maid in front of him up the stairs, Yan Liulang turned back, seemed to glance at the hall, and then went upstairs with a normal expression.
Qin Heng looked around and hesitated for a moment.
He got up and followed upstairs.
Come to the third floor of the low-key and luxurious Yunshui Pavilion.
At noon, there was no one on the corridor and it was quite quiet.
I didn't see the familiar figure of the Longcheng head catcher.
Qin Heng turned his head, looked at the door number, walked along the corridor, and stopped in front of a private room with the sign "Qing He".
Crunch——
He pushed open the door and entered.
A burst of light white tea mist hit my face,
Appearing in front of him along with it was a young man with a fox-white fur sitting on the floor in the center of the box, making tea with his eyes lowered, with a small coffee table in front of him.
The tea mist came out of the freshly brewed pot of tea in his hand.
Ouyang Rong lowered his head, holding a long-mouthed teapot in his hand, and filled a porcelain cup on the empty seat opposite the small coffee table.
"General Qin, it's better to come early than to come by chance. The tea has just been brewed."
Ouyang Rong said with a smile.
He turned his head and looked at Qin Heng, who had a rather complicated expression, and nodded slightly, very talkative:
"This cup is Yunwu tea from Kuanglu, brewed from the clear spring of a waterfall on the mountain. Not long ago, a big businessman from Yangzhou served me this tea, but I didn't want to drink it.
"Because I've heard people say that this tea is given by celebrities in Kuanglu to entertain their close friends. If they are not close friends, I am naturally embarrassed to drink more tea from Yangzhou's big merchants. General Qin, please tell me if that's right."
Qin Heng glanced at the empty room, paused for a moment, took off his sword and hung it in front of the door.
Finally he strode over and sat down opposite Ouyang Rong.
He sat upright, picked up the teacup, and looked at the rolling and floating tea leaves.
Ouyang Rong held the cup and took a sip first.
Qin Heng immediately raised his head and drank the cup of tea from his so-called close friend in one gulp.
Seeing the warrior swallowing jujube in front of him, Ouyang Rong laughed it off.
"General Qin, long time no see."
"Ouyang County... Mr. Changshi, long time no see."
Qin Heng changed his words and looked at Ouyang Rong, who was calm and generous in front of him, with a somewhat reserved expression.
The two stared at each other.
For a while, the room was a little quiet.
Just then someone pushed open the door and entered.
Ouyang Rong and Qin Heng immediately turned around and saw a young lady serving tea in cool clothes.
"Your distinguished guest has been waiting for a long time..."
Two sharp eyes made Qingliang, who had just entered the room, stunned. Her words were stuck for a moment. She first looked at the two of them from left to right, then blushed and said:
"How...how can there be two guests? The tea ceremony in the warm winter can only be held by one person."
Ouyang Rong and Qin Heng were startled.
Miss Qingliang seemed a little timid and stepped back. Her eyes couldn't help but fall on Ouyang Rong's frowning face. She paused and gritted her teeth and said:
"Even if you bring a very fair and handsome person, you can't make an exception. If there are two of you, you have to... you have to pay extra."
The girl spoke in a very firm tone and insisted.
Ouyang Rong and Qin Heng became more and more stunned.
"No, why did you run in blindly? Didn't you tell me the name of the box? Why did you run in by the wrong way?"
Suddenly, the door of the private room opened again, and Yan Liulang's figure ran in a little hastily and speechlessly, dragging the dedicated Qingliang girl out.
"Ahem, Mingfu, General Qin, please continue without disturbing me."
Yan Liulang apologized, quickly closed the door and pulled the girl away.
The little mother's doubtful voice came faintly from outside the door: "Isn't this the Qinghe box? I remember it right, it's as familiar as a home."
Yan Liulang's tone was helpless: "Can you look at the house number? The one opposite now is Qinghe."
"...?" Miss Qingliang.
The sounds of arguments outside gradually disappeared.
Oolong lifted.
In the box originally labeled "Qing He", Ouyang Rong and Qin Heng looked at each other.
After a while, everyone suddenly smiled.
Qin Heng looked around and sighed with emotion.
"Ouyang Changshi seems to be a regular customer."
"I don't, I don't, I don't even understand what she's talking about. It's weird."
Ouyang Rong was serious and directly denied Sanlian.
"Hahaha."
The original atmosphere of silence was broken.
We had not seen each other for a long time, and the cautious and restrained atmosphere suddenly disappeared.
Qin Heng looked at the serious and talkative young man in fox white fur and sighed:
"Ouyang Changshi is still the same as he was in Longcheng, with a strong and upright attitude, but also understanding and understanding, making people feel like a spring breeze."
Ouyang Rong chuckled and waved his hand: "The same is true for General Qin. It has been nearly a year since Longcheng investigated the grain case, and General Qin is still so heroic."
"What a heroic figure, just a big-headed soldier." Qin Heng waved his hand, hesitated, clasped his fists and apologized:
"After we parted ways in Longcheng, Ouyang Changshi's reputation and deeds came one after another, like thunder. Although I later learned that you were serving as Changshi in Xunyang City...
"It's a pity that the military camp is busy with duties, and the general is rather thin-skinned and not good at maintaining friendships, so I didn't come to disturb you. I hope you can forgive me."
Ouyang Rong shook his head: "General Qin did right. The state officials need to avoid suspicion. General Qin protected me for my own sake."
Qin Heng smiled, did not deny it, and looked at Yunwu Tea: "I didn't expect Mr. Ouyang to be so in love with his old relationship, so sincere and enthusiastic."
Ouyang Rong heard this and went straight to the point:
"To be honest, General Qin, I am a long history officer and you are a general. I avoided suspicion before, so I was embarrassed to come to you, but today I have the nerve to come here. I really encountered difficulties, so I had to meet in secret. I hope General Qin doesn't feel that I am trying to gain utilitarianism."
Qin Heng looked at Ouyang Rong with some surprise, and directly pointed out this tacit understanding. He was surprisingly not unhappy, but felt some good feelings.
"Ouyang Changshi devoted himself to the welfare of the people of Longcheng, provided disaster relief and flood control, eradicated bullies, and prayed for the people. I will always remember it in my heart and admire him very much...
"I believe that Ouyang Changshi will not mention anything about the inconvenience, so if anything is difficult, I will try my best to help you as long as it does not violate the principles."
Ouyang Rong nodded vigorously and asked with burning eyes:
"I want to know what the Governor Wang and Lan Changshi from Guizhou are discussing today when they summon the generals of Zhechong Mansion to discuss matters?"
Qin Heng's eyes were a little surprised. He looked at Ouyang Rong's serious face and repeatedly confirmed: "Ouyang Changshi is just asking for this?"
"Yes, this is just a matter, not a clique for personal gain, so it will be difficult for General Qin."
Ouyang Rong said frankly.
Qin Heng pondered for a moment:
"Actually, it's not that difficult. It's not a military secret..."
He sighed, drank hot tea, and talked...
In the smoke-filled room, Ouyang Rong listened intently. After burning the incense, he looked a little surprised.
It turns out that the cause of the incident was that six years ago in the western border of Lingnan Road, the chieftain barbarians in Youji Prefecture caused chaos.
Guizhou was the most important core state capital in western Lingnan, and the imperial court immediately provided assistance.
The capital of Shen ordered all the southern provinces to send troops to assist. Each province sent some soldiers from Zhechongfu to suppress the rebellion, and then stationed in Guizhou to maintain stability.
After receiving the order from Jiangnan Road, soldiers from the fourth and fifth Zhechong Prefectures in Hongzhou, which were relatively nearby, were initially recruited to assist.
About five regiments of elite soldiers.
A regiment consists of three hundred people.
A total of 1,500 Hongzhou Zhechong Prefecture soldiers.
The officials of Jiangnan Province initially announced a three-year term, and they would be transferred back upon expiration.
But three years later, affected by the Yingzhou Rebellion, the military commanders of Jiangnan Province issued another order from afar.
Extended for one period.
And declare that it will never be postponed again.
In addition, in order to appease the mood, 300 soldiers of one of the regiments were allowed to return to Hongzhou.
At the same time, a regiment was transferred from the third zhechongfu in Jiangzhou next door to rotate and cover the gap.
Subsequently, the Guizhou soldiers, who were replaced by 300 new soldiers, had to stay in the camp for another three years in a wild and foreign land thousands of miles away.
Seeing that the second period is almost full again, these soldiers sent by Hongzhou and Jiangzhou Zhechong Prefecture have begun to prepare to return home.
But Guizhou Governor Shi Lan Changhao began to run away.
Let’s come here first, go to Hongzhou first, and then go to Jiangzhou.
Contact Governor Zhu of Hongzhou and the Governor of Jiangzhou to discuss issuing a second order and extending it again.
Because of the recent tragedy in Guizhou, local stability needed to be maintained, and Lan Changhao had plenty of reasons.
He came confidently and discussed writing to the court together.
Extended for another year.
At present, Lan Changhao has reached an agreement with Hongzhou.
As for Jiangzhou, the governor's office meeting this morning was generally discussed.
Yang Duwei, the chief of the Zhechong Mansion, and Coach Du had no objections.
After all, even Hongzhou, which had the largest number of people, agreed to this matter. Jiangzhou, which had only 300 soldiers outside, naturally didn't have much reason to object.
The governor Wang Lengran had a casual discussion with General Yang, the captain of Zhechong, and with a wave of his hand, he agreed to extend it for another year.
Guizhou Governor Shi Lan Changhao returned satisfied.
"General Qin seems unhappy about this matter?" Ouyang Rong asked suddenly.
Qin Heng was about to speak but stopped:
"The soldiers of the Third Regiment that Zhe Chong Mansion sent to replace them three years ago were soldiers under my command. Most of them were local good men from Jiangzhou. The generals naturally hope to return as soon as possible.
"After all, Guizhou is thousands of miles away, and it's still in the western border of Lingnan. I heard that there is a swamp and a poisonous miasma. My general also once served in the border army, and he understands the feeling of feeling melancholy and longing for the moon in the deep night, looking at the moon in my hometown."
After a pause, he raised his head suddenly, drank the tea from the cup, and wiped the corners of his mouth fiercely:
"Besides, there are no jokes in the army. How can we not trust our officers and men?"
Ouyang Rong nodded: "That's it."
Qin Heng suddenly asked: "Your Excellency is a long history officer and the governor of this province, but you don't know about this matter. Has no one reported and discussed military affairs before?"
Ouyang Rong smiled and praised in a tone of praise:
"Our Lord Wang must have been an old tile mason in his previous life. He is experienced in his craftsmanship and can build walls that are airtight."
Qin Heng looked thoughtful as if he remembered the rumors about the two of them in Xunyang City.