A blast of thunder seemed to tear the city of Chang'an in half. Dark clouds shrouded the city and heavy rain poured down. There was no one on the bustling streets in the past. The faint smell of blood filled the air and everyone was shivering. Firstly, it was because the weather was too cold. Secondly,
It's because Chang'an City hasn't seen a bloody storm for a long time. The house at the entrance of the alley was destroyed, so I could only hide in my in-laws' home deep in the alley for a while.
"Hey! It's so miserable. When I came here, my neighbor refused to leave, and later he didn't even shed his bones." ** took a sip of wine, his originally huge body was sluggish, and his hands were still shaking: "Fortunately we
Run fast, otherwise the result will be the same."
"Who says it's not the case!" The in-law, Wang Butcher, was lucky. Although the shop facing the street could not be saved, the house was still there: "The last time something like this happened was probably the Rebellion of the Seven Kings sixty years ago, right?"
"Then we don't have to worry about the city!" ** was a little angry: "Tell me, who did we offend whom? If the house is gone, how will we live in the future? After only a few days of eating, we are full.
After all this trouble, those people have the ability to hunt down the Xiongnu, or go to the South China Sea to kill the savages, but no one will care about causing trouble in Chang'an?"
"Who dares to care? One is the emperor and the other is the prince. Is there anyone greater than them in the world?"
"You said they are father and son! As for using knives or guns? If my boy dared to do this to me, I would have killed him long ago!"
Butcher Wang smiled: "Don't worry, didn't the government promise to compensate you in the future? I heard that when this matter is over, Mr. Su plans to build a new area in Qujiangchi. If you have spare money, you can live there."
** shook his head: "You and I should not even think about the place Mr. Su created. Taixue Alley back then was sold at a sky-high price. Even a wilderness place like Lou Guan can't even think about it without three to five hundred gold coins now."
, Qujiang Pool is closer to Chang'an, you can't live in it without a thousand gold coins."
"Then buy two more shops. Your high-quality Sichuan brocade is in hot demand, and rich people like it."
** shook his head helplessly: "Maybe it was in the past, but since there was some cotton in the Western Regions, no one wears Sichuan brocade anymore. These things can only be used to deceive the savages in the South China Sea, not to mention that the place is really good.
, precious stones, and gold are too numerous to count. I only transported two carts of silk last time and returned so many things. I planned to get more this time, but who would have thought that this would happen."
**Suddenly thought of something: "Brother, are you interested in going to Guangzhou?"
"Guangzhou?"
** nodded: "Do you remember that Jiangsu city? A few years ago, Mr. Su didn't stay in Shu County all the time. I heard that he secretly went to a place further south than Suzhou. After looking at it, I thought the bay there was a good one.
They spent a lot of effort to build the port, and built a small fishing village into a city, named Guangzhou. From there, it is closer to the savages in the south. If you take the sea route along the Yangtze River, you can reach Jiangsu, and you can go to Luoyang along the big river.
All very convenient.”
Butcher Wang hesitated: "It doesn't matter if you are a cloth merchant, I only know how to kill pigs and sheep, and when you go to such a far place..."
** got excited: "Don't you still have the skill of cooking a spoon? How about we two brothers jointly open a restaurant?"
"Tavern?"
** smiled and said: "I met with shopkeeper Lao Cui a few days ago. He said that the chamber of commerce also encourages merchants to develop in other places, such as Xianzhou. If you go there, the chamber of commerce will provide shops for free and waive the rent for three years. Think about it.
There are the most merchants in the world in Shuzhong and Chang'an. When these people go to that place, their accent is hard to change, and their appetite is naturally hard to change. Are they afraid that there will be no business? If you nod, we will go to Zuixianglou to talk, let them hire people, and we will pay.
Divide it and it’s done!”
** moved the chair: "This is what the black-faced Liu from Qian Street did last year. He built a Zuixiang Restaurant in Yumen. I heard that he has moved his whole family there and is planning to open a store in Hotan and Qiuci.
What kind of thing was the black-faced Liu before? Let’s see now?”
Butcher Wang was a little moved by what he said. ** added more energy: "I don't know how long it will take for Chang'an to recover from this turmoil. There will be a second time every time. I don't know what will happen in the future. I
It seems it’s better to stay away.”
"Boom!" There was an explosion, and the whole room began to shake, dust was sprinkled on the table, and the two cups of tea turned into soup that was impossible to drink anymore.
In front of the gate of the Prince's Mansion, the troops of the Royal Forest Army, Tingwei Mansion, and the Zhongjun Mansion were waiting for the enemy. Their faces showed exhaustion and helplessness. The prince's six figures on the palace wall were not in any better condition. After several days of continuous fighting, almost
Squeezing out their last strength. Liu Zhi's face was full of worry. If Huo Guang, Shangguan Jie, Jin Rixi and Tian Qianqiu hadn't been with him all the time, I'm afraid Liu Zhi would have been unable to support him by now.
.
"These guys actually brought **! How abominable!" Shangguan Jie was furious: "Look, half of Academy Street has collapsed."
"This is what the Zhongjun Mansion is for. Since they have taken refuge with Liu Qumao and Jiang Chong, it's not surprising that there are people." Tian Qianqiu coughed and spat out the dirt in his mouth: "But there shouldn't be many.
, otherwise they would have thrown it into the house."
Liu Zheng was still frightened: "Do they really have the will of the father?"
Shangguan Jie said: "So what?"
Huo Guang said: "It's impossible. They didn't mobilize the Northern Army, which means they acted privately. As long as we hold on and wait for His Majesty's decree, we'll be fine."
"Can!"
Jin Rixi's heavy breathing showed that his injuries were not yet completely healed: "Your Highness, you must have confidence. Villains like Liu Qumao and Jiang Chong will never last long. As long as Your Majesty understands this, they will die."
Liu Qumao was a little anxious. After getting the answer they wanted from Princess Yangshi's consort Wei Xinfeng, they hurried to the Prince's Mansion. They thought they could take down Liu Ju in one go and in the name of the emperor. As long as they caught
Everything is easy to say. Unexpectedly, Liu Zheng was already prepared. After the stalemate between the two sides, he dispatched men from the Tingwei Mansion and the Zhongjun Mansion. Of course, the Prince's Mansion was not idle either, and the Prince's Sixth Commander was also mobilized. This fight caused alarm
The whole city of Chang'an.
Liu Qumao was worried. Even though he was not very smart, he still smelled a dangerous atmosphere. There were many famous ministers and generals who stayed in Chang'an. The most difficult one to deal with was Su Ren. However, Su Ren has not moved at all so far.
It has to be doubtful.
"This..." Liu Qumao wanted to get the answer from Jiang Chong, but he stopped talking halfway. Jiang Chong also understood now that this huge trap was prepared for him, and everyone was watching.
Step in step by step, and then you will never recover.
"Mobilize the Northern and Southern armies in the name of the Prime Minister's Office!"
"Ah!" Liu Qumao was already panicking: "Mobilizing the army without the emperor's will is a serious crime to destroy the nine tribes, and it is tantamount to conspiracy!"
"Do you think it's not the case now?" Jiang Chong grabbed Liu Qumao's collar and sneered: "Do you know that the fish will die and the net will break?"
Killing fish is easier said than done. How much courage does it take? Liu Qumao was about to leave, but was stopped by Jiang Chong: "Send someone, you can't go."
Liu Qumao chuckled, turned around and handed the seal to his subordinates, gave several instructions, and then said to Jiang Chong: "You still don't believe me, but this is how your organization does things? Su Ren also said that you don't have to trust people who are suspicious, and you don't need to trust others.
If so, you are far behind him."
Hawking was sitting in the Confederate camp, with eight lieutenant generals lined up on the left and right. None of them dared to raise their heads. The reputation of the Cavalry General was not meant to scare people. When he first entered the camp, it was because of a captain.
After saying that he was not allowed to enter the camp without the emperor's order, he immediately disappeared. From the resume, almost all of these eight lieutenants came from Huo Jin's account. When Su Ren was a general, Huo Jin was the lieutenant general.
, some of the eight of them were even small soldiers. Later, Su Ren became a hussar general, and Hawking also became a cavalry general, and they gradually emerged, with Su Ren's support and Hawking's recommendation. They had already
He was deeply imprinted and had a natural affinity for Su Ren and Hawking, which was exactly what the emperor was worried about.
A messenger suddenly broke in: "General, Cao Rong, Dong Cao of the Prime Minister's Mansion..."
"Behead it!" Hawking immediately ordered before the ordering soldier could finish speaking.
The messenger looked around and saw that the adults had no objections. He quickly turned around and ran out to carry out the general's order.
With a raised corner of his mouth, Hawking stood up: "Second brother really guessed it right. These two guys won't shed tears until they see the coffin. Don't embarrass your soldiers, take your guys and follow me! I want to take a look.
What kind of heads do those two guys have!"
Without waiting for the few lieutenants to reply, Huo Jin strode out of the camp, got on his horse, and one of his own soldiers handed over the spear. With the reins, the war horse raised its hooves, suddenly accelerated and rushed out, followed by several
There were a hundred people, including generals, captains, and captains. As for the soldiers, they all looked at this group inexplicably, wondering what happened to their chief officers today.
With the help of Su Kang, Su Ren put on the armor that he had not worn for many years. He was a little weak after recovering from a serious illness and was already sweating profusely before going out. Dong Qian and Leng Yue were also wearing female armor. Su Ren smiled.
: "What are you going to do?"
"Where my husband is, our sisters are also there!" Leng Yue's eyes were red.
Su Rendao: "I'm just going to have a look, not really going to fight."
"Not this time!" Dong Qian refused to give in.
Su Ren had no choice but to kick Su Kang on the butt: "Why are you still standing there? Prepare your horse for war! You should also wear armor."
"Ah! I want to go too?"
Su Ren said angrily: "I have risked my own life, how can you, little brat, escape? When this is over, I will send you to Yumen and do whatever you want in Chang'an all day long. But I heard from Tian Qianqiu that those days
You had a great year."
Su Kang chuckled: "That's to avoid losing the face of our Su family. They were beaten up in Liaocheng for talking nonsense. I promise it was definitely not me, and I don't know who they offended to suffer like this."
As a result, Uncle Ying asked me to look after his people, and I didn't do anything."
"You're not asking for trouble! Tell me, have you misunderstood your uncle Jing's goods? Aren't they just some leather goods? Isn't that all?"
"That's the white bear skin from the far north. I paid for it! The conscience of heaven and earth!"
"Huh!" Su Ren chuckled: "I'm too lazy to pay attention to you. Your Uncle Ying and Uncle Jing have also come to Chang'an. You wish you luck!"
