Chapter Four Hundred and Seventy Nine [People's Hearts Are Scattered] (1)
Qiqi was unbearably shy and spat: "You are not a good person, you are simply the worst and worst bad guy in the world.n∈," and then added: "What's wrong with my small breasts? I like it!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I like it too!"
Qiqi shouted: "Stop!" The driver heard her call and stopped the car.
Qiqi was a little reluctant to leave again, Hu Xiaotian had already opened the car door and jumped out.
Qiqi opened the car curtain and looked at him, her beautiful eyes sparkling with two glistening points. She bit her lips and said, "Remember what you said."
Hu Xiaotian hooked his finger at her and motioned for her to come closer, and attached it to Qiqi's ear to transmit the sound into the secret passage: "Next time I come back, I will beat the gongs and drums to marry you!"
Qiqi's pretty face turned red again, but this time she did not hesitate, nodded vigorously, and said softly: "Okay!"
After saying goodbye to Qiqi, Hu Xiaotian went to Fengyi Villa. After meeting up with his men, he went to his mother's grave to burn incense and paper. After paying homage, he immediately set off for the north. He didn't want to attract too much attention on the way.
With today's identity, when passing through prefectures and counties, they would inevitably be entertained by local bureaucrats. Hu Xiaotian chose to conceal his identity. The group tried to stay overnight outside the city and passed through towns to avoid stopping. Winter had already entered. As they traveled north, the temperature also changed.
They were getting lower and lower. Along the way, they encountered countless displaced people. They saw the wilderness, abandoned villages, and the entire Dakang showing a dilapidated and desolate appearance.
They were traveling very fast and had arrived at Wuxing County in about half a month. From here, they could take a boat across the Yongjiang River to reach Dongliang County on the north bank.
The last time Hu Xiaotian came to Wuxing County, Navy Admiral Zhao Dengyun planned to frame him. Fortunately, with the help of Zhao Wusheng, Zhao Dengyun was captured, and Zhao Dengyun was used as a hostage to successfully leave Wuxing County. From then on, Hu Xiaotian made up his mind that one day
I want to teach Zhao Dengyun a harsh lesson, but now they have become neighbors. The navy garrison including Dongliang County is under the control of Zhao Dengyun. When you come to Wuxing County, you can't pass through its gate without entering.
The defenders at the gate of Wuxing County became more and more listless, and the weather was freezing cold. The north wind mixed with the damp and cold water vapor of the Yongjiang River swept across this lonely northern city mercilessly. The damp and cold air penetrated through their cold armor, and then
Penetrating into their skin from the worn-out cotton-padded clothes, the guards gathered in small groups, stamping their feet on the ground. Each one of them looked sallow and thin due to malnutrition. Many people had frostbite on their ears and hands. The harsh environment
, precarious living conditions. The number of the navy that Dakang was once proud of has continued to decline. From 50,000 at its peak, there are only 32,000 left now, and many of them have even fled to the other side.
Although Dayong was unwilling to take in refugees from Dakang, it was very tolerant of Dakang navy soldiers. As long as young and strong soldiers escaped, they would be treated well. At least they would be guaranteed to have enough food and clothing.
Hu Xiaotian and his entourage entered Wuxing County, and he went straight to the Admiral's Mansion.
What disappoints Hu Xiaotian is that Zhao Dengyun is not in Wuxing County. He went to Qinglong Bay to train as a sailor, and he is not expected to return until seven days later. But on the other hand, it is a good thing, as he avoids the embarrassment of meeting. Now the person in charge in Wuxing County is Zhao Wusheng.
, heard that Hu Xiaotian was coming. Zhao Wusheng hurriedly came out to greet him.
Zhao Wusheng and Hu Xiaotian also had a tacit understanding with each other. In a sense, they once belonged to Ji Feihua's camp. When they invited Hu Xiaotian into the backyard of the Admiral's Mansion, Zhao Wusheng smiled and said: "I heard before that Mr. Hu was coming to the East.
Liangjun, I guess you should arrive in the next two days."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I came here this time specifically to say hello to the Admiral, and to apologize to the Admiral for the offense I caused last time."
When mentioning the kidnapping of Zhao Dengyun last time, Zhao Wusheng and Hu Xiaotian looked at each other and laughed in unison.
Zhao Wusheng asked people to prepare a banquet, and he and Hu Xiaotian came to the martial arts lecture hall alone to sit down. Since there was no one else around, there was no need to worry about talking. Zhao Wusheng sighed and said: "Master Hu, you are here at the wrong time.
The situation in Dongliang County is not good."
Hu Xiaotian was trying to get some information about the situation in Dongliang County from him, so he whispered: "Xiaotian just came here from Dakang and is not familiar with the situation in the north. I hope Brother Zhao can give me some advice."
Zhao Wusheng said: "You should know best why Dongliang County returned to Dakang. Emperor Dayong said that it was to compensate for the murder of Princess Anping in Yongdu, so he compensated a city to Dakang, although in name this
The city has been returned to Dakang, but we have not officially stationed troops in Dongliang County. Because Dongliang County has a special location, it is the only city in Dakang located on the north bank of the Yongjiang River. Dayong is actually giving Dakang a city.
It's a hot potato. If we don't think it's a pity, we can accept it but don't dare to invest heavy troops. After all, Dongliang County is surrounded by Dayong. No matter how many soldiers we send, it is equivalent to sending into someone else's encirclement. Once two people
The two countries are at war, and these soldiers are dying in vain."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "The emperor will not give me a big deal for no reason."
Zhao Wusheng said: "What's more, there is a constant famine in Dakang now. Many people risked crossing the Yongjiang River to Dongliang County, which turned the originally prosperous and stable Dongliang County into a mess. The original people of Dongliang County were complaining. Recently, there have been many complaints.
Many people petitioned to Dayong, demanding a return to Dayong. If Emperor Xue Shengkang of Dayong had not died at this time, I am afraid that the return would have become a reality."
Hu Xiaotian said: "That's not all. If Xue Shengkang doesn't die, he might cross the Yongjiang River and march into the hinterland of Jiangnan next spring."
Zhao Wusheng sighed and said: "The great prosperity has been exhausted. Anyone with a discerning eye can see it. What's the point of Mr. Hu going to Dongliang County at this time?" He was not optimistic about the prospect of Hu Xiaotian going to Dongliang County.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Let's make peace with what has come. Brother Zhao, I may not be able to stabilize the situation in Dongliang County alone, but if you and I join hands, it may not be impossible. As long as Wuxing County can give me support, the two cities will help each other."
, maybe we can take the opportunity to gain a firm foothold during this extraordinary period.”
Zhao Wusheng said: "Master Hu should know that it is not my turn to be the master of Wuxing County yet."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Is Admiral Zhao still jealous of me because I kidnapped him last time?"
Zhao Wusheng smiled calmly and said: "I'm afraid his hatred towards you will not be easily resolved."
Hu Xiaotian has deduced from Zhao Wusheng's various behaviors that although he and Zhao Dengyun are uncles and nephews, their relationship is not as harmonious as it seems. Hu Xiaotian said: "Since Brother Zhao has seen that the great fortune has been exhausted, the country has collapsed.
It's a matter of time, why not make a decision sooner?"
Zhao Wusheng's eyes lit up, and he suddenly realized that Hu Xiaotian must have come prepared this time, but why did he choose to survive in the cracks? Based on Zhao Wusheng's understanding of Dongliang County, it was by no means an excellent choice for achieving great things. Zhao Wusheng
Said: "Master Hu, if there is anything useful that I can do to Zhao, I will do my best."
Of course, Hu Xiaotian could tell that what Zhao Wusheng said were all polite words. Zhao Wusheng was a calm and rational person. If he wanted him to be used by him willingly, he must have a sufficient reason to convince him. This time he came to Dongliang County, surrounded by people
There are only seven or eight people, who are almost equivalent to a bare commander. It is difficult for people to have confidence in him, let alone be optimistic about his future development.
Hu Xiaotian didn't say much and said with a smile: "Thank you Brother Zhao for being so generous and troublesome to prepare a boat for us to cross the river."
Zhao Wusheng smiled and said: "I'll have someone arrange it for this trivial matter right away."
Hu Xiaotian did not stay overnight in Wuxing County. After lunch, he took the big boat arranged for him by Zhao Wusheng and sailed upstream from Wuxing County. When he arrived at Xiasha Port in Dongliang County, it was already the next morning. After Hu Xiaotian and his party got off the boat, they saw the port.
The city is heavily guarded, and nearly a hundred warriors are conducting inspections at the port. Because of the recent famine in Dakang, many refugees are trying to enter Dayong through Dongliang County to make a living. However, these warriors are not established in the Dakang army, but are from Dongliang County.
The private guards jointly funded by wealthy businessmen and businessmen. Since Dongliang County was transferred to Dakang, Dakang only sent a prefect and a few civil servants in a symbolic manner, and had no intention of garrisoning troops at all. In the past, the garrison in Dongliang County
They all withdrew to the territory of Dayong. It was obvious that just these few civilian officials could not manage the large Dongliang County of Nuo.
If a city is not garrisoned by troops, public security cannot be guaranteed. Although Dayong has always kept his promise and has not taken back Dongliang County, chaos has begun to occur inside Dongliang County, and some people have quietly fled across the border.
In Dayong, as well as in Dakang, the victims crossed the Yongjiang River and came to Dongliang County to make a living. The originally well-ordered city became chaotic in a short period of time. The prefect Li Chengming was deaf at all.
I am living here muddle-headedly with the idea of just getting by.
In the end, some businessmen and prominent figures in Dongliang County couldn't stand the chaos in the city, so they raised funds to form this escort team to maintain public order in Dongliang County. Firstly, it could prevent the people of Dongliang County from crossing the border and sneaking into Dayong. Secondly,
This can avoid the constant smuggling of refugees from Dakang into Dongliang County. The escort team only had fifty people at first, but later the situation of smuggling into the country became more and more intense, and with the competition for refugees in the city, the public security became even worse.
Now the total number of escorts has increased to one thousand, but even so, there is still a shortage of manpower.
After Hu Xiaotian and others landed ashore, they were immediately stopped and interrogated by the escort. Xiong Tianba rolled his eyes and roared: "Damn! I've blinded you. This is the current prince-in-law, Mr. Hu. The reason for coming here is to
Take over Dongliang County!"
His voice resounded in the sky like thunder, instantly attracting the attention of countless people in Xiasha Port.
