Hu Xiaotian originally thought that Qin Yutong was going to leave with Meng Zizai, but he didn't expect that only Meng Zizai would leave. Qin Yutong continued to go to Xizhou with him, which made Hu Xiaotian more and more suspicious of her motives. She sent Meng Zizai away, and Hu Xiaotian couldn't bear it.
He kept asking: "Miss Qin is also going to Xizhou?"
Qin Yutong nodded.
"What a coincidence?"
Qin Yutong said: "Are you suspecting my ulterior motives again? Master Hu, although he is at ease, Yutong went to Xizhou just to meet the master." His words were obviously mocking Hu Xiaotian for being suspicious.
Hu Xiaotian smiled coquettishly: "Don't get me wrong, Miss Qin. I really want to be able to go with you. But when I get here, I can't help but think of all the things we have known each other. There is something I still don't understand. Why did Miss Qin leave in a hurry from Xiezhou?"
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Qin Yutong said: "It turns out that Master Hu is always thinking about what happened back then. Is it because Yutong left without saying goodbye?"
Hu Xiaotian chuckled and said: "I'm not that stingy, I just can't figure it out. Based on my understanding of Miss Qin, she should be the kind of person who has seen through the worldly affairs. She is aloof and aloof. Why was she interested in the affairs of the imperial court back then?
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Qin Yutong said coldly: "Do you know me well?"
Hu Xiaotian choked up with one sentence.
Although Hu Xiaotian has known Qin Yutong for a long time, he can't say "understand". He thought for a while before answering: "Miss Qin is a good person."
Qin Yutong said: "The quality of a person should never be judged by appearance, and you can't just look at the surface of anything. Horses are often hoofed when the spring breeze is triumphant, but at this time it is often the easiest time for a horse to stumble."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Miss Qin is hinting at something!"
Qin Yutong said: "Master Hu is too worried!" After saying this, she galloped forward on her horse, and in an instant she became a small black dot in the distant sky.
Hu Xiaotian looked at Qin Yutong's retreating figure and couldn't help but shook his head. Behind him, Xiong Tianba and Liang Yinghao rushed up at the same time. Xiong Tianba said: "Third uncle, why did Miss Qin leave? Are you angry?"
Hu Xiaotian sighed softly and said: "How do I know that a woman's mind changes faster than the weather in June."
Liang Yinghao said: "Master of the palace, do you want to send someone to follow?"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "No, she is very sensible in her actions. She knows whether to leave or to stay."
Qin Yutong did not look back. Hu Xiaotian and his party came to Xizhou smoothly. This was the first time for this group of people to come here. Although Hu Xiaotian had been an official in Qingyun, Xichuan, he had never come to Xizhou to visit his future.
My father-in-law, the Xichuan Mutiny happened. I still remember the thrilling situation of escaping from Xichuan. If it weren’t for Zhou Wenju, the genius doctor of Xichuan, who rescued me, I might not have had the chance to escape Xiezhou and return to Dakang. Of course, thanks to Qin
The human skin mask given to me by Yutong.
Xizhou is the capital of Xichuan and the largest city in the southwest of Dakang. The city wall is high and wide, and is surrounded by the Muqing River outside the city. The river is diverted from the Nusha River. The craftsmen who built the city cleverly made use of the local mountains and the terrain difference caused
The rapid water flow has become the largest barrier in Xizhou. Xizhou is surrounded by mountains. Because the mountain shape resembles seven old men, it is called Qilao Mountain. Many troops are stationed on the mountain peaks, so they can detect the invasion of foreign enemies at the first time.
, if there is trouble in Xizhou, the troops stationed in Qilao Mountain will go to the city as soon as possible to reinforce and build a steel defense line in Xizhou.
The Xizhou City Wall can be compared with the imperial city of Kangdu in both height and width. According to locals, the Xizhou City Wall can accommodate four carriages traveling side by side.
Hu Xiaotian and his entourage followed the bustling crowd to the east gate of Xizhou. In front of the gate, dozens of soldiers in bright armor were meticulously inspecting the passing travelers and merchants.
Hu Xiaotian asked Liang Yinghao to come forward and explain their identities. After the soldiers guarding the gate heard about it, they immediately informed the general on duty. In fact, the majority of Xichuan soldiers were very confused. In the past, they split from Dakang along with Li Tianheng and fought against them.
He was given the title to uphold justice for heaven, eradicate traitors, and serve as king in Beijing. Li Tianheng accused Long Yelin of conspiring to usurp the throne and overthrow the imperial power of Dakang. This was quite justified. But no one expected that in just one year, the throne would change hands again. This time
It was the old emperor who had returned to the throne. In other words, Li Tianheng's previous reasons for separatism and self-reliance no longer existed.
If Li Tianheng was the loyal minister he claimed to be, he should have led his troops back immediately after Long Xuanen returned to Dabao. However, Li Tianheng has not made a clear statement for a long time. It is precisely because of his ambiguous and inexplicable attitude that Xichuan
The soldiers and civilians felt confused and didn't even know whether they were still the people of Dakang.
In the minds of most people, Xichuan is still a part of Dakang. At least Li Tianheng did not openly rebel and proclaim himself king. His Royal Highness, Prince Zhou of Dakang, is still in Xichuan. Li Tianheng built the most luxurious Prince Zhou's Mansion in Xichuan specifically for him.
After about a pack of cigarettes, Liu Yi, the guard at the east gate, hurriedly came over to meet Hu Xiaotian. He strode up to Hu Xiaotian, cupped his hands and said, "I didn't know the imperial envoy was coming. I'm sorry for missing you so far."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "General, you're welcome. We have come to Xichuan on the emperor's order, specifically to congratulate Mr. Li on his fiftieth birthday."
Liu Yi said with a smile on his face: "Imperial Envoy, please come in. The last general has sent someone to inform General Li."
Not long after Hu Xiaotian and his party entered Xizhou City, they saw a pair of black-armored knights coming towards them. The leading general was tall, handsome, and majestic. He was riding a horse and came flying like a black lightning. It was Li Tianheng's
The eldest son Li Honghan, Hu Xiaotian and Li Honghan had dealt with each other when they escaped from Xichuan. At that time, Li Honghan trapped him in the Xiezhou Palace. If Zhou Wenju had not sacrificed his life to save him, he might not have had the chance to leave Xichuan.
Time has passed, and Hu Xiaotian is no longer the former Wu Xia Amen. He has returned to Xichuan and has the status of Dakang Imperial Envoy. Regardless of the status given to him by the court, his current martial arts can also be ranked among the first-class masters.
Li Honghan reined in his horse about three feet away from the Dakang mission, and the black clouds under his crotch made a rhyming cry. The little gray under Hu Xiaotian's crotch also screamed along with Jiang Ang Jiang Ang. The Xichuan soldiers who came
Seeing the scene in front of me, I couldn't help laughing. The horse Hu Xiaotian was riding must be a mule, right? He was an imperial envoy, and his mount was so shabby. It was really funny. Some people thought, no wonder he talks more about it.
Kang's decline seems to be the case.
Li Honghan glanced around with some dissatisfaction. All his subordinates were in awe of him. They obviously realized that they should not laugh at this time, and all of them lowered their eyes in fear.
Li Honghan's eyes fell on Hu Xiaotian's face, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he clasped his fists on the horse and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Hu. It's really been three days since we last seen each other. We should look at each other with admiration." His tone was cold, and there was something hidden in it.
of disdain.
Hu Xiaotian's smile was as warm as the spring breeze, and he clasped his fists and returned the greeting: "Hello, brother Li, I have made a special trip to pay Uncle Li a birthday by the emperor's order." His words made it clear that I came here this time.
It was official business and at the same time reminded Li Honghan that the Hu and Li families were family friends.
When Li Honghan heard this, his expression suddenly relaxed a lot, he smiled and nodded and said: "Go to the post house to rest first. I will arrange for father to meet you later."
The two of them said nothing about what happened in Xiezhou that year, but in fact they both understood it.
In terms of etiquette, Li Honghan was quite thorough. He led his warriors to escort Hu Xiaotian and his party to Xuanning Posthouse. The posthouse was also fully prepared. It was obvious that they had been preparing for a long time and were not rushing to deal with it.
, Hu Xiaotian deduced from this that Xichuan should have already received the news that they were coming here to celebrate their birthday.
After Li Honghan arranged for Hu Xiaotian and his party to check in, he did not stay and left after bidding farewell to Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian had just settled down here when an old acquaintance came to visit him. This person was Zhang Ziqian, the governor of the West. He had known Zhang Ziqian as early as when Hu Xiaotian was the county magistrate in Qingyun, but at that time Zhang Ziqian was representing Li Tianheng
When I came to inspect his future son-in-law, Long Yelin had not yet usurped the throne, Li Tianheng had not yet established his own rule, and Xichuan was still under the rule of Dakang, but in just over a year, earth-shaking changes had taken place.
Hu Xiaotian knew a little bit about Zhang Ziqian. He knew that Zhang Ziqian was Li Tianheng’s number one adviser and had contributed a lot to Xichuan’s management strategy over the years. Zhang Ziqian’s coming here was definitely not to talk about old friendships with him. His real purpose was to
The purpose is to find out the purpose of coming to Xichuan.
Hu Xiaotian had already changed into casual clothes and asked Liang Yinghao to invite Zhang Ziqian to his room for a reunion.
Zhang Ziqian had not yet entered the official palace. He was wearing a yellow scholar's shirt and holding a feather fan. He walked into the room with a smile. Before he entered the room, a loud voice came in: "Brother Hu, you really want to kill me!"
Hu Xiaotian had already stood up and was waiting. He walked quickly to the door, bowed his hands and said, "This junior salutes Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Ziqian burst out laughing and reached out to hold Hu Xiaotian's hands and said: "The two crossings at the head of the South Bridge are like shuttles, weaving the beautiful scenery across the river."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "The tower at the end of the west bank is like a pen, writing articles from the sky."
The two met for the first time. Zhang Ziqian dressed as an old fisherman and drove Hu Xiaotian and his party across the river to Qingyun. Zhang Ziqian still remembered this couple. It was this couple that made him deeply impressed by the young man's talent.
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The two laughed at the same time, and Hu Xiaotian said: "It's hard for Mr. Zhang to still remember this couplet."
Zhang Ziqian said: "How can we forget this forever? During this period, I often thought of Mr. Hu's talent. After the Kangdu Incident, I lost the whereabouts of Mr. Hu. At that time, I asked people to inquire everywhere, but there was no result. I am now
When I was worried, I just heard the news that Brother Hu was convicted in Kangdu. It really makes me not worried!" He spoke with great emotion and his expression was extremely sincere, but Hu Xiaotian's heart was like a mirror, his enthusiasm was only limited to the surface. They have different positions now.
, it can be said that everyone is their own master, Zhang Ziqian will not worry about his own life and death.
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