Chapter 1927 The Three Caves of the Cunning Rabbit
The three of them walked out of the inn and took a stroll. It was just after noon and the sun was shining. There were not many people on the street. They walked around and felt the vicissitudes of history of this ancient city. What surprised Chang Yu was that Xiaogan City was not a big city but there were many residents.
, but the streets and alleys are clean and everything is in order. It is definitely not like the mess in other cities. It can definitely be regarded as a civilized city in future generations.
But he quickly figured it out and asked Wang Zhengnan: "How many troops are there in Xiaogan City?"
"More than two hundred".
"Tu Yuan and the others are stationed ten miles outside the city. Didn't the people in the city go to inquire?"
Wang Zhengnan laughed and said: "I went there several times and asked where the soldiers and horses were, but Tu Yuan and the others ignored him at all and told them not to be verbose."
"Then it will definitely be reported." Chang Yu smiled faintly, and Wang Zhengnan hummed: "Someone from Hanyang Mansion came to ask, but Lao Jiu and the others choked him back, but he should have seen some signs."
So the city is clean and orderly. Chang Yu chuckled and shook his head: "The people from the Yamen didn't notice you, right?"
"No." Wang Zhengnan shook his head: "But obviously the soldiers and horses outside the city made them wary."
"They didn't cause any trouble, did they?" Chang Yu asked again, and Wang Zhengnan smiled: "Tu Yuan and the others allow some of their brothers to take turns entering the city every day, and they just wander around and drink some flowers and wine, so they don't cause any trouble.
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"That's good, don't smear the name of Dongchang Wei." Chang Yu nodded, Wang Zhengnan was startled: "The shopkeeper said that the people in the city know the identities of Tu Yuan and the others?"
"They don't know, but the people from Hanyang Mansion must have seen the clues. If they know it, the people here will also know it. Coupled with what happened in Wuchang recently, they not only guessed the identities of Tu Yuan and the others, but also guessed the identities of Tu Yuan and the others.
He even suspected that I might be here too."
Ah, Wang Zhengnan looked surprised: "No way."
"How can there be any fools these days?" Chang Yu chuckled: "Some officials have no other abilities, but they are the best at reading people's hearts."
"Then, you need to be more careful these days." Wang Zhengnan looked around subconsciously, Chang Yu waved his hand: "There is no need to be so cautious. After all, when Li Chuang was newly surrendered, most people thought I was in the capital, even if the troops of the East Factory Guard appeared.
Here, they also speculate that they are preparing to prevent changes in Wuchang."
Not to mention, Chang Yu really guessed this matter.
When the Dongchang Fifth Battalion was stationed outside the city, the local officials were really frightened. They didn't know whose troops and horses they were, so they sent people to see them. They had no flags and no numbers. They didn't ask for questions and they were very vicious. But it was definitely not the case.
Thief army.
But at a time when the situation in Wuchang was changing, there were thousands of unknown soldiers and horses around them. The city officials were frightened. They guessed that the soldiers and horses of one of Zuo Liangyu's generals were waiting to move. Once something happened in Wuchang City,
Signal, they may immediately seize the city or directly kill Wuchang...
The more he thought about it, the more sinister and fearful he became, so he sent people to Hanyang Mansion. The people there did not dare to neglect and immediately came over to have a look. They still told him to stay away fiercely, but the people in Hanyang Mansion had seen the world.
, it can be seen from the clothes, equipment and arrogant demeanor that the Dongchang Guards did not run away.
Why are the people from Dongchangwei doing this?
Suddenly I thought about it and became enlightened.
It turned out that it was also to prepare for the Wuchang Rebellion.
Good guy, will the big eunuch be here?
Maybe, but it's unlikely. After all, Li Chuang's side has just surrendered, and that's the big deal there. He should be busy with things over there, but since the East Factory Guards have appeared here, the surrounding area, regardless of whether it's in or outside the city,
Xiaogan was still Hanyang or Wuchang, and now the city was full of fans and Jinyiwei.
I was so scared when I went there that the local officials convened a meeting with the team that night and sent a message to both the black and white groups to be restrained, honest and civilized.
After walking around the city for a while, the sun was a little bright, so Chang Yu and the other three found a street teahouse to drink herbal tea to relieve the heat. After sitting for a while, they walked along the city wall. They wanted to go up to the city to have a look, but there were officers and soldiers guarding them. Chang Yu
I didn't want to reveal my identity, so I walked around to the South City Gate unknowingly. When I saw people coming in and out, I couldn't help but follow them out.
The wind filled the doorway, it was quite cool and comfortable. Chang Yu couldn't help but hum. I was walking at the gate in the south of the city, looking at the small sails in the distance... I walked out of the city gate and took a closer look. I went. There was a big river in the distance.
There are fishing boats passing by.
"This song by the shopkeeper is really suitable for the occasion and it's really nice." Qing Yi praised it, and Chang Yu chuckled: "It's a pity that I can't remember all the lyrics, otherwise I would have yelled at you a lot more."
There are two rows of willow trees planted at the gate of the city. There are many people enjoying the shade under the trees, and some people are setting up stalls to make a living. There are also rows of willow trees on the river bank in the distance. Chang Yu discovered that in ancient times, people really liked to plant willow trees outside the city and along the river.
, for example, Mu Ying planted willow trees in "Cuihu Liuying" in Dianchi Lake in Yunnan at that time. Thinking about it in later generations, she also had a lot of willow trees when she was young, but later they were very rare.
I always feel that there is an indescribable artistic conception of willow trees matching water or city gates, and this artistic conception is particularly in line with Chang Yu's aesthetics. Standing at the city gate, looking at the willow trees on both sides and the river embankment in the distance, I couldn't help but open my arms:
"Since I have nothing to do, I'll stay here for a little longer..."
"Hey, get away, don't block the door." The soldier guarding the city gate saw a man blocking the city gate with his arms spread out like a dick, and couldn't help but cursed. Wang Zhengnan was about to yell, but Chang Yu pulled back with an embarrassed look.
He quickly ran away, and Qing Yi followed behind, covering his mouth and laughing.
In the evening, by the Luozi River in the east of the city, Chang Yu carried a few fresh river fish and waved goodbye to the fishermen. Wang Zhengnan and Qing Yi carried their hands full of local specialties he had purchased outside the city. At sunset, the three of them returned to the city, but they did not return.
The original inn.
Ever since he learned that Li Guo had a secret assassination organization, Chang Yu had to be more cautious. It turned out that his own men came in and out of the inn, and everyone was so eye-catching. Such a ostentatious person would naturally attract people.
Pay attention, not only the underworld will pay attention, but the white people will also pay attention.
Bai Dao is the local government, and they will make various speculations based on various clues. Although they will not assassinate, they will come to disturb you, and the underworld is more dangerous. In other words, it is too eye-catching.
For the sake of safety, I secretly opened a room in an inn in the south of the city. It was not a single courtyard, but a west wing room in a courtyard. There were three rooms. The three masters and servants happened to be sleeping. From the inn's point of view, it was just normal for our young master to come out to play.
He has two servants, one male and one female. The male servant is a tall and burly servant, and he should be a young man, while the female servant is a taciturn girl.
Although Qing Yi is a Taoist nun, as long as she does not wear a Taoist bun, a Taoist crown or a Taoist robe, does not claim to be a Taoist, and only wears ordinary Taoist clothes, most people will not be able to tell that she is a Taoist priest.
Of course, on the surface, only Qing Yi and Wang Zhengnan were retinue, but secretly there were several people who pretended to be guests and stayed in a wing in the same courtyard, and the dead soldier Xuanwu was in another inn not far away.
Shi is a trump card and will not be used unless absolutely necessary.
As mentioned before, Ming Dynasty was in a brief period of peace at this time, and Chang Yu also decided to live in seclusion for a period of time to adjust his mentality, plan the future, and plan the situation.
Of course, the premise is to ensure sufficient safety first.
It was getting dark, and the innkeeper brought a bowl of fresh braised fish. Chang Yu bought it from a fisherman and asked the store to cook it. The waiter enthusiastically asked if he wanted some wine, as he could get it in his own store.
, the price is not that expensive either.
But Chang Yu declined, and the waiter looked disappointed.
A little later, two young men, named Chen, stayed in the inn. They were two brothers. They chose a second-floor guest room facing the street, where they could observe the yard behind the inn.
Late at night.
Chang Yu, who had not slept well for a long time, was already snoring. Wang Zhengnan next door closed his book and blew out the lamp, and went to sleep with his clothes and pillow under his knife. In the other room, Qing Yi took out a hairpin from his arms and looked at it again and again.
The tears fell gently, and after a while he wrapped them up again and put them in his arms. He wiped the tears on his face, then got up and washed his face, walked to the bed and picked up the sword wrapped in cloth.
This was the Shang Fang sword given to Chang Yu by the emperor, but it was in her hand most of the time. Su Jing gently pulled out the sword and rubbed it gently with her hand. The blade shone coldly under the light.
Chang Yu said that this sword has the aura of a human emperor and is a sword of earthly immortals. It can kill immortals and ghosts, but ordinary people cannot exert that kind of power. Only people like him can do it.
Qing Yi didn't understand much, but she had great trust in Chang Yu. The shopkeeper said yes, so be it.
But are there really gods and ghosts in this world?
Suddenly, Qing Yi raised his brows, looked sideways at the window, and then flicked out the oil lamp. It was unclear whether there were gods, ghosts, and ghosts in this world, but there were countless ghosts and monsters.