son-in-law

Chapter 1064 You should have something to say
Although it is the so-called golden autumn in the south in August, the north wind in Jindi keeps on blowing. The further you go to Shangjing, the temperature becomes colder, and the snowflakes are about to fall.

Fortunately, the golden men in Zong Han's team are all weather-beaten warriors. Although the temperature has dropped, the cold in the north is much better than the damp and cold in the south when they are wrapped in coats and fox furs.Mandu Dalu heard these lieutenant generals talk about the conditions in the south of the Yangtze River more than once. Summer and autumn are good, but the cold in winter and spring is accompanied by water vapor soaking into the clothes. It is really not a good place. It really feels best to be home.

A cavalry team of nearly 2000 people marched along the official road to Beijing. Occasionally, nobles from nearby came to pay a visit to Marshal Nianhan and discuss in private. He was interviewed by the Marshal or Gu Shen. These people were mostly related in the family, and they were the key figures who traveled to Beijing soon.

Mandu Dalu didn't have much background, he was one of the few people who was summoned on the road until August [-]th, and the one who summoned him was Xi Yin, the God of Valley.Although the status of the two parties is very different, they have met several times before. This time, he was not asked to come to Beijing, but to learn from him about the many problems that have occurred privately in Yunzhong over the past two years.

"... Regarding the issue of this part of the cloud, I had some considerations before I went to the expedition. I have also greeted all parties. I have any ideas and conflicts. I will talk about it when I return from the southern expedition. But after two years Since then, in my opinion, people's hearts have been floating a little too much."

The army was advancing, and Wanyan Xiyin was riding on a horse, talking to Mandu Dalu on the side.

"The commander-in-chief and I were not here. Some people were provoked in private and couldn't wait to face each other with swords. There was something strange about it, but up to now, the documents are not clear. Including what happened to Qi's family and Shi Yuanji in July last year It’s not a battlefield. Half of the city was messed up and hundreds of people died. Although Lord Shi suppressed it, I want to hear your opinion. Who did it——who do you think did it? Whatever you do, you can talk about it in detail..."

The sound of hooves came from all around.This time, he went to Shangjing because of the ownership of the throne and the outcome of the game between the East and the West. Moreover, due to the defeat of the West Route Army, the possibility of the West Prefecture losing power was already in front of everyone.But following Xiyin's questioning, Mandu Dalu could understand that what Gushen in front of him was thinking about was already a further journey away.

He pondered for a while, and then began to talk about all the clues found in the incident in the cloud that year.

"...the number of bandits active in the vicinity of Yunzhong these years is not small. There are many seekers of wealth and revenge. As far as those who are good at planning, among the remnants of the Liao Kingdom, there were a few people like Xiao Qing, and then there was the Wu Dynasty Secret Investigator Department, but Xiao Qing was appointed as the leader three years ago, and the Wu Dynasty Secret Investigator has survived in name only since the loss of the Central Plains. Huang Gan, the great thief who rose up before, was privately rumored that he was the leader arranged by the Wu Dynasty, but he had not been contacted by the South all year round. Years ago, he died due to internal strife, and there is no proof of death..."

"Except for the two groups of Xiao Qing and Huang Gan, the rest are naturally black flag bandits. These people are meticulous in their actions and have a very fine division of labor. They have indeed committed many major cases over the years... The incident in Yunzhong the year before last involved a lot I can't be sure about whether they said it or not. There are indeed many clues that seem to be what the black flag said. For example, Qi Yan had a big enmity with the black flag in the Central Plains. Before the tragedy broke out, he wanted to come from the south Some prisoners of the Black Banner Army want to torture and kill to vent their anger, and if it is said that the Black Banner wants to kill Qi Yan, it must be there..."

"...After the tragedy broke out, I surveyed the fire scene and found some traces that were suspected to be man-made. For example, Qi Yan and his two great-grandsons hid in a water tank to avoid danger, and were later boiled to death by the fire. You must know that people entered the hot water , how could they not struggle to get out? Either they took the medicine and were exhausted, or something was pressed on the water tank... In addition, although there is a possibility that they climbed into the water tank to cover it and something fell down and pressed the cover, but This may be too much of a coincidence after all..."

"Of course, this matter was later related to Mr. Shi, and Wanyan Wenqin's clues pointed to Mr. Zongfu. No further investigation is allowed. It is not surprising to say that this matter was done by the black flag, but on the other hand, The whole thing is intertwined and very involved. On the one hand, a Han slave named Dai Mo played with Wan Yan Wenqin; Looking from the back to the front, this calculation is extremely difficult, so I haven't done a detailed investigation, and I can't be sure..."

Xi Yin who was on the side heard this and said, "What about the disciple of the heart demon?"

Mandu Dalu said: "It is said in the south that the heart demon is powerful and has the ability to confuse people's hearts, but judging by the humble position, even if it confuses people's hearts, there must be traces to follow. It can only be said that if the matter of the Qi family the year before last was The person in the black flag deliberately arranged it, and this person's methods are ruthless and his scheming is deep, which should not be underestimated."

Xi Yin smiled: "After all, I was caught by you."

Mandu Dalu thought for a while: "Don't dare to lie to your lord, the one who was killed by the humble official, although he was indeed the leader of Black Flag Yu Beidi, seems to have lived in Shangjing for a long time. According to the investigations over the years, Black Flag Yu Yun There is another formidable leader among them, who is the bandit called 'Joker'. Although it is difficult to determine whether he is related to the tragedy of the Qi family, but after the incident, this person connected in the middle, and in private, Mr. Zongfu and Boss Shi Rumors of rifts between people and preemptive strikes have instigated several fights, resulting in many deaths and injuries..."

"Pick up something strange that you noticed, and talk about it in detail."

"Yes……"

As the team moved forward, Mandu Dalu sorted out many things in the cloud over the past two years.At first, I was worried that these things would be too rambling, but Xi Yin listened carefully, and occasionally asked a few questions.When talking about the recent period, he asked about the killing of Han slaves in Yunzhong Mansion after the defeat of the West Route Army. He was silent for a moment after hearing Mandu Dalu's description.

"... In this world, no matter how docile a dog is, it will bite. The Han people were weak in the past. After more than 20 or [-] years of bullying, they finally raised a black flag. Dalu, one day in the future Well, there will be a decisive battle between Dajin and Black Flag. Before that, the Han people who came captive to the north will plant land for us and build things for us. Just for a little spirit, we must drive them to death Sooner or later, there will be some people who are not afraid of death and will oppose us. In the Qi family tragedy, the Dai Mo who encouraged Yan Wenqin to do things and ended up in a tragedy may be such a person... What do you think?"

Xi Yin turned his head to look at him, and Mandu Dalu bowed his hands and saluted: "My lord is very right."

"I heard that the leader you captured the black flag also borrowed a Han woman as a trick, right?"

"Indeed." Mandu Daru said, "But the situation of this Han woman is quite special..."

He introduced the situation of the Han woman, and Xi Yin nodded: "After going to Beijing this time, after returning to Yunzhong, how to fight against the black flag spies and maintain order in the city will be a big deal. For the Han people, there must be no more There is a lot of killing, but how to control them well, or even find a group of available people to help us catch the 'clown' group of people, is also something to consider carefully, at least when it comes to Yuanji's case, I think Wanting to have a result can be regarded as a little explanation to Mr. Shi."

Mandu Dalu lowered his head, Xiyin stretched out his horsewhip, and nodded on his shoulder: "After I go back, I want you to take charge of all matters related to Yunzhong Security Patrol. You have to think carefully about how to do it these days." Think about it."

Mandu Dalu's head was full of enthusiasm, he got off his horse and knelt down to thank him, Xi Yin smiled and waved his hand: "No need to be polite, come up, let's go for another ride!"

Mandu Daru got on his horse a few steps and followed.

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The team of Zong Han and Xi Yin traveled northward all the way. During the journey, everyone's emotions were heroic and apprehensive.Mandu Dalu originally came here to accept some questioning in front of Gushen, but now that he has been promoted, he is unavoidably more concerned about the future fate of the commander and others, and is uneasy.

There were rumors outside that the former emperor Wu Qimai had passed away in Shangjing at this time, but the choice of the new emperor had not yet been decided, and the secret in Beijing would not hold a funeral, waiting for Zong Hanxiyin and others to make a decision.But how can such a thing be so easy to say, Zongfu Zongbi and Zongfu Zongbi returned to the capital triumphantly, and they must have been active in the capital now, as long as they persuade everyone in the capital to let the new king take the position in advance, maybe they can’t support it The team of 2000 people has not yet arrived, and it will be surrounded by tens of thousands of troops. Even if the commander-in-chief and Gushen sit in command, and encounter the emperor's change, it may be difficult for him to wait alone.

As a veteran and headhunter who has been working in the middle and lower levels, Mandu Dalu couldn't figure out what was happening in Beijing, and he couldn't figure out who blocked Zongfu Zongbi's inevitable attack, but when he camped every night, he It can be clearly perceived that this army is also ready to fight or even break out at any time.It shows that they did not consider the worst possibility.

"A dead bird is up to the sky, immortal for thousands of years..."

The matter has come to this point, worry is inevitable, but Mandu Daru has to sharpen his knife and prepare dry food every day. On the one hand, he is waiting for the worst possibility to come, and on the other hand, he is looking forward to the hero of the Marshal and Gushen, After all, they can turn the tide in such a situation.

On August 24, light snow fell in the sky.The attack has not yet come, their team is close to the boundary of Shenzhou, and they have already traveled half of the way...

……

At the same time, thousands of miles away in southwest Chengdu, the autumn sun was warm and warm.In the secluded health center, Ning Ji hurried back from outside, holding a small package in his hand, and found Aunt Gu: "...you can pass it to her for me."

He roughly introduced the contents of the package. Aunt Gu held the package, hesitantly: "Why don't you give it to her yourself..."

"It doesn't matter whoever gives it to her. It's hers. Aunt Gu, you and she are both women, so it's easier to talk about. I still have to pack my things, and I'm going back to Zhangcun tomorrow."

Aunt Gu laughed: "Are you really going back to study?"

"Well, if I don't go back, my mother will beat me." Ning Ji rubbed his nose with his hand, then laughed, "And I miss my mother and younger siblings too."

"Then...won't you say goodbye to her?"

"Well, I'll go and see later... Is there anything good to say goodbye to her..."

Ning Ji jumped in, leaving Aunt Gu sighing slightly.

……

The afternoon sun was slanting into the courtyard and came in through the open window. After a while, the little military doctor in white doctor's uniform knocked on the door of the ward and walked in.

"Doctor Long, you are here."

Sitting on the bed, Qu Longjun smiled at the boy.

A month passed, and there was not much communication between the two, but Qu Longjun finally overcame his fear and was able to smile at Doctor Long, so the other's face looked better.He nodded naturally at her.

"Well, take a pulse for you."

He sat down on the side of the bed, Qu Longjun stretched out his hand, and let the other party's fingers land on her wrist, and then there were a few more usual inquiries and conversations.Until the end, Qu Longjun said: "Doctor Long, you look happy today?"

"My brother is getting married."

"Oh, congratulations to them."

Their communication ends here...

(End of this chapter)