Gao Chen looked at the Zhao brothers: "The two young masters took the trouble to come to our Lingxi County. Why?"
Zhao Yiyang clasped his fists and said: "My seventh brother has not returned home for a long time. My grandmother is very concerned about her, so she specially ordered me and my brother to search. See the person alive and the body after death. There is a portrait of my brother here. If the prefect can help search for it, I would be very grateful."<
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The subordinate presented the portrait.
Zhao Yiyang took it and held it up respectfully. Gao Chen picked up the portrait and unfolded it, then put it away after taking a quick look.
"I have never seen this person since the founding of our country." He put the portrait on the table without paying attention to it. "It is impossible for a living person to disappear without a trace. It is nothing more than an accident on the road, or you are looking for a mistake.
place."
Zhao Yilan saw that Gao Chen didn't care about this matter, so he knew that he couldn't ask anything.
Zhao Yiyang smiled: "I have to look for it."
"You two gentlemen are determined, and I am not an unreasonable person." Gao Chen said generously, "You are allowed to move around as you please."
The brothers surrendered.
Zhao Yiyang advanced and retreated in a measured manner: "Thank you, Lord Prefect. We are grateful and will follow the rules."
"Very good, very good." Gao Chen laughed, "I still have official duties, so it is not appropriate to stay for a long time. Please entertain the guests well."
"Yes." The master and his wife saluted.
Gao Chen nodded with satisfaction and took the people away. The master and his wife sent him off respectfully. Then he called the housekeeper to clean up the guest room.
The two Zhao brothers followed the housekeeper to the backyard and saw Zhu Qinghong and three others at the pavilion.
The butler bowed and left.
The two brothers walked over. Zhao Yiyang's eyes fell on Su Rui: "Thank you, Miss Su."
There are only three stone benches in the pavilion. It is impossible for Yan Mi to let Zhu Qinghong and Su Rui get up unless they are itchy.
Standing up politely, Yan Mi walked away and stood with his back against a pillar. There was only one stool, and neither brother could sit on it, so they could only stand.
Su Rui was eating cakes: "My uncle is the prefect. He promised to help, and there should be news soon. If you really want to thank me, how about we go to the restaurant to have a drink together tomorrow? I heard that a good wine is brewed in the restaurant, suitable for women to drink. I'll be in the morning
I want to try it."
Zhu Qinghong took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped the corners of his lips: "I won't go. I'm tired from traveling and traveling, and I feel bad."
"Sister isn't going? What a pity." Su Rui turned to look at Yan Mi with a smile, "Brother Mi is going?"
"Go, of course." Yan Mi immediately stood up straight. Not to mention the restaurant, he had to go up the mountain of swords and the sea of fire.
"We are new here, so we are familiar with the environment." Zhao Yilan patted Zhao Yiyang on the shoulder, "Thank you, girl."
Zhao Yiyang nodded reluctantly.
Su Rui smiled so hard that she narrowed her eyes: "It's a good rest today. We'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay." Zhao Yiyang smiled heartily and left with his brother. Zhu Qinghong turned over his hand and took out a plate of grapes, put it on the table and ate one.
Yan Mi's eyes lit up when he saw the grapes.
He immediately sat back and took one pill first.
Sweet, so sweet, delicious!
Su Rui slowly peeled the grape skin: "I didn't intend to deceive my feelings. It was just his own passion."
"You can see it." Zhu Qinghong's lips raised slightly, "It's love at first sight. As a man, I fall in love with the beauty of the moon at first sight."
Yan Mi chewed for a moment.
He looked at this and that, hunching his neck as much as possible to reduce his presence.
"Sister, be careful too." Su Rui threw the peeled grapes into her mouth, "That Zhao Yilan is not a fuel-efficient lamp."
Zhu Qinghong glanced at the place where the brothers left and smiled meaningfully: "We'll see."
People in a city are putting on a show, what is real and what is fake. They want to tell the difference, but it is not easy. She is the chess player.
The next day.
Su Rui got into the carriage with the help of Yan Mi. The Zhao brothers and Yan Mi rode beside the carriage and set off to the restaurant.
The restaurant is three stories high, with long lanterns hanging in front of the door. The waiter greets guests at the door with a smile on his face.
There were no empty seats in the building, and business was very good. The carriage stopped, and Yan Mi dismounted to help Su Rui. The group entered the restaurant. The waiter greeted them and took them to the second floor.
As soon as we reached the second floor, a group of people were preparing to leave.
Yan Mi was the first to salute: "Master Bai, second brother."
Bai Shifeng and Yan Zhen took the lead, followed by several officials. Bai Shifeng smiled: "It's a coincidence that I bumped into you."
"Second brother, Mr. Bai." Su Rui briefly introduced, "They are Mr. Zhao. They came to drink with me."
"We have something important to do. You guys have a good time." Yan Zhen called the waiter, "Their expenses will be charged to my account."
The waiter hurriedly said yes.
Without saying anything more, Yan Zhen and Bai Shifeng led the people downstairs and away. Su Rui breathed a sigh of relief.
She immediately entered the private room: "I was scared to death. I thought the second brother was going to scold us again. I didn't expect that we would treat us."
After entering the private room, Yan Mi ordered food and drinks.
The Zhao brothers sat down. Zhao Yiyang asked curiously: "Are they officials from the DPRK?"
"Yes." Su Rui poured tea, "Master Bai Shifeng, the Lord of Luo City, I am the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The other one is Brother Mi's second brother, and I am the Minister of the Ministry of Works. They came here together, it can be seen that this
The wine at home is so good. Wait for it to come and you can have a taste."
Zhao Yiyang and Zhao Yilan looked at each other calmly. Su Rui smiled and pretended not to see.
What action will they take?
In the building, everyone was drinking happily.
At the teahouse opposite the restaurant, Bai Shifeng and Yan Zhen walked into the private room: "Join Your Majesty."
Zhu Qinghong was wearing a green skirt and a pear blossom-style bun in her hair. She put down her teacup: "They will definitely inquire about your whereabouts."
Bai Shifeng and Yan Zhen listened carefully to the instruction.
Yingcai elegantly orders tea.
Gao Chen respectfully reported: "When we arrived at the restaurant, the Zhao brothers visited the blacksmith shop and the cloth shop, but they didn't pay much attention to them. Only the grain shop attracted their attention, and they asked patiently."
Is it really food? Zhu Qinghong smiled and said: "Yan Zhen, build a water tanker on the farmland, please supervise it."
"Yes." Yan Zhen replied.
It is true that the water tanker was built to better irrigate the farmland. It is also true that it attracted the attention of the Zhao brothers. Only when they have bargaining chips can they make transactions. However, the chance encounter is false, and everything is just a plan. Who can see through the traps? p>
After leaving the restaurant, the Zhao brothers indeed ordered someone to inquire about the movements of Bai Shifeng and Yan Zhen.
Find out where the farmland is.
There are plump grains and vegetables that have never been seen before. It is difficult for the brothers not to be excited.
They quietly went to the farmland to check.
Looking from a distance, one can see the lush green rice fields. The hanging ears of rice bend the head.
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There are also fresh cucumbers, ruddy tomatoes, and jade-like cabbages in the vegetable garden... Although there are a few soldiers guarding the surroundings, people are not prohibited from approaching.
On the contrary, many people like to stroll here after eating and drinking. Seeing the fruitful results makes them feel very at ease.
The old man saw that Yan Zhen and others were busy.
Build waterwheels, irrigate farmland, yield...
The Zhao brothers looked at each other and left quietly.
Food is the foundation of a city.
They returned to the house and closed the door. Zhao Yiyang said urgently: "This city does not mainly produce food."
Although it does not mainly produce food, the output is already considerable. What does the rumored Tianchong City, which mainly focuses on agriculture, look like?
Zhao Yilan tapped her fingers on the table: "Seventh brother must have appeared nearby. The connection between the perceived images cannot be wrong."
Slowly sitting down, Zhao Yiyang frowned: "The prefect said that he has never seen him. If it is a lie, the seventh brother is in danger. If it is not a lie, it is probably not optimistic. He was spoiled by his grandmother and became lawless. How can he learn from slave traders and sell slaves everywhere. How can he?
Earn a few bucks."
"Who makes the seventh brother look most like my grandfather?" Zhao Yilan frowned, "Grandma naturally likes him and indulges him."
"Grandma asked us to search separately. We clearly sensed a vision that told our seventh brother to come here." Zhao Yiyang hammered the table, "Big brother said that there is a spirit just in case. We should start looking elsewhere first. We have no choice but to come here."
Here."
"Seventh brother has been away for more than a year. Whether we find him or not, it is not a good thing for us." Zhao Yilan poured two cups of tea, "I think seventh brother and the people who accompanied him are gone. We want to get away this time.
, only offer important things."
Holding the tea cup, Zhao Yiyang raised his eyes: "Food. Countless food. Only then can we solve our predicament after we return."
"That's right." Zhao Yilan put down the teacup, "You and I have already seen the governor's attitude. If we directly visit Mr. Bai and Mr. Yan, they may not pay attention. Fourth brother, I understand your intentions. But we have no choice. Miss Su can help us.
Make it big."
Zhao Yiyang was silent, and the tea he drank was filled with bitterness lingering on the tip of his tongue.
He held the cup tightly: "I don't want to hurt her."
"There are not many soldiers in the city, and there are no barracks." Zhao Yilan's eyes were deep. "The priests who spread their protection may be very strong, but one person cannot defeat a thousand troops. Grandma has been recruiting troops. If she knew there was such a place with sufficient food, what do you think?
What will she do?"
"Destroy..." Zhao Yiyang lowered his eyes, as if he saw Su Rui's sad face dissipating.
How can a woman survive after the country is destroyed?
"Of course, the information we have found cannot be trusted at all." Zhao Yilan added tea, "You first make friends with Miss Su and make a deal. When you go back, find a way to hold Grandma back and let her hand over the matter of consolidating the Yunhong Dynasty to us.
Becoming a vassal is also a way."
Subject countries...their granary.
Zhao Yiyang raised his eyes: "Third brother, is this the best result we can achieve?"
Zhao Yilan nodded: "You know your grandmother's temperament very well. Slave merchants come one after another, sending more and more people each time. The war is about to start. The Dong family and the Lu family agreed to unite to deal with foreign enemies. The friend who is facing us
Frost Country."
The two brothers are members of the Zhao family of the Yingling Kingdom. The Yingling Kingdom has no emperor and is governed by three aristocratic families.
The Zhao family, the Dong family, and the Lu family are on equal terms.
They check and balance each other and dislike each other. For several years, the Friendly Kingdom and the Yingling Kingdom have been eyeing each other.
There was a trade between the two countries. You buy my animals and I buy your specialties.
Cooperate with each other and resist the monsters together.
Later, conflicts broke out, and the two countries broke up. The trade contract was torn up, and the war continued throughout the year.
The two sides became more and more enmity, and decided to fight to the death. Either you annex me, or I annex you, there is no third way. There are some special people among them.
Slave trader.
They do business between the two countries in a harmonious manner.
After all, war requires people. Both countries buy slaves and use them as cannon fodder on the battlefield. The casualties of their own people are very few, which is not painful at all. Slave traders travel to both sides and hand over appropriate intelligence to stimulate the two countries to continue the war.
Perhaps both parties had already seen the slave merchant's intentions. But now that the matter has come to this, they cannot stop.
If one side stops, it will only be attacked and annexed by the other side. Even if it insists on holding on, both sides will have to hold on.