Li Jiang got off the Arhat bed, walked to the door and opened it with both hands.
Standing outside the door was a masked woman in black clothes. The dim light from the room just shone on her body, revealing half of her face with picturesque eyebrows and a weeping expression.
Li Jiang turned sideways and said to her: "Mei Min, come in."
Zhao Min said softly "Yeah" and walked into the house.
Li Jiang did not close the door immediately, but said to the darkness outside: "Don't you two who are blowing in the wind come in and sit down?"
Two cold snorts sounded immediately, and then the courtyard fell silent again.
Li Jiang chuckled and closed the door.
As soon as he closed the door to cut off the outside air, Li Jiang's nose twitched. He felt that a delicate fragrance filled the room, like orchid and musk, and it smelled very good.
Of course he knew what the fragrance was, so he breathed carefully, fearing that if he breathed too long he would be misunderstood and become a frivolous person.
Zhao Min was already sitting on the Luohan bed, with his feet hanging down, and he was looking at the indoor layout with great interest.
Li Jiang walked to a barrel and asked, "Mei Min, do you want some water? I'll pour you some." He gestured to lift the pot.
Zhao Min pulled off his scarf and replied: "No need, Brother Haichuan."
Li Jiang continued to move his hands, and quickly poured a cup of hot water and put it on the small table of the Luohan bed, then took a few steps back and sat on the chair on the side.
Zhao Min held the teacup in her hand, lowered her head, and drank hot water in small sips without saying a word.
The hot steam was blowing on her face and head, and the steaming aroma became stronger and stronger!
Li Jiang had no choice but to break the silence and asked: "Mei Min, it's been almost a year since we parted ways, how are you doing recently?"
"Not good." Zhao Min said in a low voice.
Well, Li Jiang choked and asked with concern: "What's wrong, Minmei, who made you unhappy?"
"Asking even though you know it!" Zhao Min raised his head and glared at Li Jiangdao.
"Mei Min, you also know what Mingjiao does. We represent the people of the world and we do it for the benefit of the people of the world..."
Before Li Jiang finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhao Min. She stared directly at Li Jiang and said: "Brother Haichuan, you know that's not what I said. Just leave as soon as possible about the Wan'an Tower incident."
It's because you want to protect your brothers in the religion, so why haven't you come to see me after one year?"
"Oh..., I'm not busy. I originally planned to go to Dadu after Shaanxi was settled." Li Jiang said "sincerely" without blinking his eyes.
"Who knows whether you are going to assassinate the emperor or to meet someone?" Zhao Min pouted and said dissatisfied.
Li Jiang's forehead was sweating faintly, and he said sternly: "The Dog Emperor can kill him at any time, but there are some people who cannot be ignored!"
Zhao Min's face immediately turned red, and after a long time he said coyly: "Brother Haichuan, actually I won't blame you if you go to assassinate the emperor, as long as you are thinking of me."
"Yes, yes!" Li Jiang nodded hurriedly.
Zhao Min sighed again and said: "Brother Haichuan, it would be great if you really assassinated the emperor. My father would not..."
Her voice became choked and she could no longer speak.
Li Jiang knew the truth and asked: "Oh, uncle, what's wrong with him?"
"When I came from Jiangnan, I found that your Mingjiao army at the Huaihe River had abnormal movements. Wouldn't you know?" Zhao Min asked in return.
Li Jiang called Qu Dao; "What do I know? I just returned from traveling in Daibei. Didn't you find me a few days ago?"
"Will your subordinates tell you?" Zhao Min was still suspicious.
"The White-browed Eagle King who is in charge of Jiangnan is older than me, and he is not under my position. Many things are handled directly by them. Besides, Jiangnan is far away from here, and it will be very slow to deliver any news." Li Jiang held his hand.
A road.
After hearing his explanation, Zhao Min nodded as if in agreement, and said sadly: "Brother Haichuan, the emperor issued an edict to cut off my father's military power and summoned my father back to Beijing. My father just arrived in Hebei, and was taken away in shackles again. Now he has
Thrown into a prison."
Li Jiang knew that King Ruyang was arrested, but most of the intelligence bureau did not find out the specific reason. So he asked curiously: "On what charge was he arrested?"
Zhao Min snorted angrily: "An unfounded charge. The imperial edict said that my father stopped moving forward, lost all his energy, and wasted military rations. What's more, it even said that my father was self-respecting for raising bandits!"
"This dog emperor is really stupid! King Ruyang is an important minister in the court and has a large army. Isn't he afraid of backlash?" Li Jiang was happy in his heart, but on the surface he was filled with righteous indignation.
"Brother Haichuan, my father is not like this." Zhao Min glanced at Li Jiang angrily.
She seemed to be caught up in the memory of that moment again, and murmured: "When the imperial edict comes, I also advised him to stay away and not accept the emperor's orders. Moreover, when my father left the army, he received the emperor's secret edict, and now he is following the secret edict.
Just ask for it. The edict cannot be issued, otherwise there will be changes."
Li Jiang couldn't help but listen to her continue to reminisce.
Zhao Min's eyes were red, and he said with tears in his eyes: "But...but my father said that if the emperor ordered me and I didn't obey, I would be resisting the world. What is the meaning of a monarch and his ministers? He...he immediately accepted the order and handed over the military power.
To Prime Minister Zuo of Henan Road who also came to announce the decree."
"Minmei, don't worry too much. The emperor was just slandered by a villain and wanted to seize military power. Now that he has achieved his goal, he will definitely not dare to risk the disapproval of the world to kill a great and loyal minister. He will probably not be able to pass.
How long will it take before uncle is released?" Li Jiang comforted.
Zhao Min suddenly raised his head and said with determination: "Brother Haichuan, are you willing to help me?"
Seeing her solemn words, Li Jiang's heart skipped a beat and he could only say, "Mei Min, we have a deep relationship with each other since we were childhood sweethearts. I will definitely help you to the best of my ability."
"Yes!" Zhao Min nodded heavily and said excitedly: "This matter is easy for Brother Haichuan. I want you to help me in Jie Tian Prison."
Damn, I was tricked! Li Jiang felt very regretful. He had been having an indescribable feeling since Zhao Min came in. Now he finally understood how a strange woman who was not a woman could be so weak and pitiful.
appearance?
"I, I'm really a little busy. You noticed it when you went to Taiyuan, right? Shanxi is now rampant with gangsters, the market is in decline, and people's livelihood is difficult. The burden on my shoulders is very heavy! We can't overthrow the mountains, but also smash the people below the mountains.
..." Li Jiang was confused.
Zhao Min interrupted with a smile: "Brother Haichuan, I promise you a thousand dollars, you just agreed!"
"Shaanxi is still in chaos, and I still need to organize food. Otherwise, in the chaos of war, the people..."
"A man's promise is worth a thousand dollars!"
"Henan..."
“A promise worth a thousand gold!”
"Jiangnan..."
“A promise worth a thousand gold!”
"Okay, when will we leave?"
"Hehe, I knew Brother Haichuan was the best. When I was a kid, he would always save any delicious food for me."
"Is there any? I don't remember."
"I remember……"
…
The next day, the listless Li Jiang called Tong Derong and told him that he would be traveling for more than ten days and asked him to shoulder the heavy burden again. He also told him that if Leng Qian came, he could make the decision for small matters and let Leng Qian know about major matters.
Tong Derong obeyed and stepped back.
Li Jiang went to the military camp and stayed for half a day, then led the horse out of the military camp, and together with three people wearing bamboo hats at the entrance of the military camp, they got on their horses and left.
(Thanks to the book friend "Comrade Derong" for his friendly guest appearance! Thanks to the book friend "My Fist is the Sky" for voting for 2 monthly votes!)