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"Why not?"

He Biao readily agreed to the request of Huimei and others without any hesitation, which made them murmur and secretly communicate with each other with suspicious eyes. They all secretly speculated in their hearts whether there was some conspiracy here.

Wang Yuanjing seemed to notice their doubts, so he smiled and asked, "Does Miss Huimei know General Liu Tichun?"

Huimei and others were stunned when they heard this. They didn't know why Wang Yuanjing asked such a question, but they still replied politely: "Uncle Erhu, of course I understand. Why did Mr. Wang ask such a question?"

Wang Yuanjing and He Biao looked at each other, and both of them smiled knowingly. However, He Biao's smile gave people a very inconsistent feeling, but Wang Yuanjing was already accustomed to this and didn't feel any different.

When Huimei first met them, she called them "dog official". Now, although they only had a brief contact, she has changed her name to Wang Yuanjing as "sir." Although she still doesn't want to call them "dog official", she is not as strong as before. hostility.

"At the beginning of the 14th year, King Li Chuang broke through the power of Luoyang, and the army was at its peak. He attacked Kaifeng for the first time. At that time, my uncle was appointed as the "Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Assistance and Suppression" and was ordered by the emperor to lead an army to assist Henan. King Li Chuang's soldiers and horses fought at the gates of Kaifeng City. The two sides fought fiercely for several times, with each winning or losing.

At that time, my uncle once praised King Li Chuang for his courage, and what was even more rare was that he could share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers. My uncle was fortunate enough to invite General Liu Tichun to sit in the camp, and they had a great conversation. A few days later, he was sent back to Li Chuang safely. Under the command of King Chuang. "

Wang Yuanjing talked a lot, and there were many words to beautify Li Zicheng. It was not that he admired Li Zicheng much, but just to gain more trust from Huimei, and he didn't want to irritate her at this moment.

It was not just about beautifying Li Zicheng in his words, but also about Liu Tichun. In order to take care of the face of Huimei and other people who broke into the camp, and to save some face for Liu Tichun, he insisted on saying that he was captured. invite.

In fact, in the literary circle of the Ming Dynasty, this method of doing things was really popular, which was to change a bad thing into a good thing, which can also be said to be "taboo for the venerable"!

Sure enough, these words were really helpful to Huimei, Aunt Lu, and Shao Shixin. They could clearly see that their faces softened, and even the murderous look in their eyes disappeared.

"Miss Huimei and Mr. Shao must have heard about this, right?"

At the beginning, Liu Tichun was captured by the Xuanfu army led by Zhang Cheng and was released. Although it was not widely known to everyone during the camp, it was not hidden from the generals. Huimei was always with her. Those around Mrs. Gao naturally knew a lot about this matter, and Shao Shixin joined the gang when he broke into Luoyang, so he naturally heard about it.

"Uncle Yongning...is that Zhang Cheng of Xuanfu?" Huimei asked tentatively.

Wang Yuanjing smiled and clasped his fists and replied: "Exactly. The chief military officer of the Suppression Campaign back then is now the great Uncle Yongning of the Ming Dynasty. He is also the chief military officer of Xuanfu Town and the royal title of General Zhenshuo."

He took two more steps forward, getting closer to Huimei, and then said: "Miss Huimei, please think about it. General Liu Tichun has followed King Li Chuang for many years. He has been in battles for many years and made countless achievements. He is a rare general under his command." , can completely take on the role of King Li Chuang.

And a figure like Liu Tichun is probably rare even among the talented army! "

Huimei and others couldn't help but nod their heads after listening to Wang Yuanjing's words: "That's right. My Uncle Erhu is a powerful general of King Chuang. He charges into battle, one against a hundred. What's even more rare is that he is loyal to King Chuang..."

"How does Liu Tichun... compare to Miss Huimei?"

Faced with Wang Yuanjing's sudden question, Huimei couldn't help but be startled. She unexpectedly blamed Wang Yuanjing for interrupting her conversation and blurted out: "I'm just a little girl in front of Madam. Uncle Erhu is a general in front of King Chuang. How dare I Comparing with him."

"Ha ha……"

Wang Yuanjing got a satisfactory answer and said to Huimei with a smile: "Miss Huimei, think about it again. Even my uncle admires General Liu Tichun for being such a fierce general, but he can still repeat what he said, keep his promise, and stay." After he drank wine in the camp for two days, he was sent back to King Li Chuang as promised."

When he said this, he couldn't help but raise his hand and point at Huimei, Shao Shixin and the surrounding Xiaochuang camp soldiers, and then said: "My uncle has always kept his word, and he has never broken his promise. Before Yuan Jing came, "My uncle once gave instructions that he admired Miss Huimei's loyalty and warned us that we must try our best to retain her. If she insists on returning to King Li Chuang's army, we must not stop her and we must fulfill her loyalty."

"So... you promised to let us go?"

Huimei couldn't help but smile with joy when she heard this, and her face suddenly glowed. Although she was asking Wang Yuanjing and He Biao, her eyes were looking at Shao Shixin, Aunt Lu, Huijian and others.

Huijian had already put away her sword at this moment. After hearing Wang Yuanjing's words, she and Aunt Lu both looked happy, their eyes full of joy.

However, Shao Shixin was different from them. After all, he was a few years older, had eaten more salt and noodles, and was more thoughtful. There were many doubts and worries in his eyes, and he secretly thought in his heart: "These two dogs I don’t know what the official is trying to do again!"

"of course."

He Biao gave a very positive answer at this time, but his next words made Huimei and others' newly excited thoughts cool down again.

"But, not now."

When Huimei and others were full of doubts, He Biao continued in a calm tone: "My uncle can agree to let Miss Huimei and the soldiers of Xiaochuang camp return to Chuang Army, but there are several conditions. Miss Huimei must agree first. Just come down."

"Sure enough, there is a plan!"

Shao Shixin chuckled in his heart. His guess was indeed correct. He blurted out, "What are the conditions? He Zhenfu might as well tell me."

After several heated conversations, although He Biao and Wang Yuanjing were alone, they gradually gained the upper hand. Even Shao Shixin unknowingly began to address He Biao's official position.

"It's actually quite simple."

The expression on He Biao's face remained unchanged, but his tone became slightly more majestic: "First, Miss Huimei cannot return to Chuang Camp during her pregnancy. She has to wait until after she gives birth. If she still wants to go back to Chuang Camp, my uncle will do it himself." I will arrange for a safe person to be sent back; secondly, if Miss Huimei insists on going back to break into the camp, she needs to keep the flesh and blood of General Yuan Shizhong. This is not because I want to separate their mother and child, but because this child is the flesh and blood of the Yuan family, so naturally she must keep her. At the side of General Yuan;

Third, during the period before returning to Chuang Camp, whether to stay in Xiaoyuan Camp or join my Yongyi Army, it is up to Miss Huimei to choose. No matter where she is, there will be a sufficient supply of food, grass and baggage. She will never One day there is a shortage;

Last but not least, during this period, my uncle will guarantee the safety of Miss Huimei and the soldiers of Xiaochuang camp, but Miss Huimei must not have her evil thoughts, otherwise I cannot guarantee what the consequences will be. "

After Shao Shixin heard these four conditions, he couldn't help but take a breath. He didn't dare to make a decision without permission. He couldn't help turning his head to look at Huimei behind him, wondering what her attitude was?

According to Huimei's own thoughts, he didn't want to stay in Xiaoyuan Camp for a moment, and wished he could go back to Mrs. Gao immediately, but now he was wrapped up three layers outside by Xiaoyuan Camp and the army. , not to mention escaping, he couldn't even fly out.

At this moment, she saw Shao Shixin and Aunt Lu looking at her, and she didn't know how to answer He Biao for a moment. She paused for a moment and then said, "Please He Zhenfu, please stay a moment, we still have to discuss it."

About a quarter of an hour later, Huimei, accompanied by Shao Shixin and Aunt Lu, came to He Biao and Wang Yuanjing. Without waiting for questions, Shao Shixin stepped forward and said, "Miss Huimei is willing to abide by He Zhenfu's instructions." The only condition is that I can return to my adoptive mother, Mrs. Gao, as soon as possible, and I also hope that He Zhenfu can keep his promise today and not break his promise."

He Biao turned his head and looked at Wang Yuanjing. Both of them had fulfilled Uncle Yongning's instructions and were happy in their hearts. However, on the surface, he calmly replied to him: "Uncle Yongning is a hero in this world. He has made a promise to the Nine Cauldrons. How can he break his promise?" explain!"

He ignored Shao Shixin and asked Huimei directly: "May I ask Miss Huimei, which place do you choose as your temporary residence, Xiaoyuan Camp or Yongyijun?"

Huimei's expression seemed a little lonely, and she was not as energetic as before, and her eyes were slightly red, as if she had shed tears just now. She said quietly: "We are not in the same place as little Yuan Ying!"

"can."

He Biao agreed without hesitation, and then said: "Today afternoon, I will arrange for Miss Huimei and the soldiers of Xiaochuang camp to cross the river. During the introduction, Staff Officer Yuan Jing will accompany the girl, and people on the other side will also be arranged to take over. After crossing the river, you can rest at the tip.

Tomorrow at midnight, we will set off with the army and stay temporarily at Tongwaxiang Village. We will decide where to go after reporting to Uncle Yongning! "

Huimei's eyes looked to the west. She didn't know if King Chuang was already attacking Fengcheng, but she knew in her heart that the cavalry of the Chuang army last night had not broken through the Xiaoyuan camp, and she was afraid that they would never be able to rescue her back in the future.

And she knew even more clearly that once she crossed the big river in front of her, she would be separated from King Chuang and Mrs. Gao. She secretly made up her mind that if that Yong Ning Bo repented, she would rather commit suicide on the other side of the river. , and will never succumb to the court dog official!

Shao Shixin glanced at Huimei and saw tears appearing in her eyes again, and hurriedly answered on her behalf: "Please don't worry, He Zhenfu, we will start cleaning up now, and we will be ready before noon."

When he said this, there was a trace of hesitation on his face, and he said: "It's just... Little Yuan Ying won't stop me from waiting, right?"

"But please don't worry, I will negotiate with Yuan Shizhong, and I can guarantee that little Yuan Ying will not interfere with it, and I will not dare to disturb you and others!"

At this time, Wang Yuanjing also raised his hands and said: "Master Shao, please make preparations here. I will come with General Liu Shizun, deputy general of Xuanwu Camp, to greet you at noon. We will cross the river together and no one will stop us."

"Okay. In this case, we have Lao He Zhenfu and Counselor Wang!"

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Twenty-five miles southeast of Yuanwu County, on the north bank of the Yellow River, the flags are like a forest and the military tents are like a sea. They are so densely packed that it seems that there will never be an end in sight.

On the north bank of the Yellow River not far away, a row of newly built docks stood on the river bank. Ships of various sizes were arranged in an orderly manner around the docks. At a rough glance, there were about thirty or forty ships.

Walking along the largest pier to the shore, about two miles away is a heavily guarded military camp. After entering from the tall camp gate and walking about a mile further, you can see a military tent that is three feet wide.

There are three large flags standing in front of the tent. The middle one is a large magenta flag three feet high and has three gilded characters "Yong Ning Bo" written on it. The left one is a big red flag two feet seven feet high with the inscription "Yong Ningbo" written on it. There are five characters: "Ming Dynasty Brave Army"; and on the right is a two-foot-three-foot-high "Weiyuan Camp" flag.

A military attache wearing a red cloth face armor and a red iron helmet stood in front of the tent. There was a silver-white pheasant feather stuck on the tip of his helmet, which looked particularly bright in the setting sun.

This person is none other than Chang Zhengbiao, the third of the Chang brothers who Zhang Cheng recruited in Changjiazhai on Xiaoyao Island. You can tell by looking at the pheasant feathers on his helmet and the hundreds of armbands on his left arm. Now he is a Yulin Cavalryman. I am the sentry officer of the third sentry post of General B.

There were three soldiers on his left and right, all dressed in the same attire as him, with red cloth masks, sabers hanging from their waists, and tiger spears in their hands, standing in front of the tent, extremely vigilant.

The difference between them and Chang Zhengbiao is not only that the patterns on their armbands are different, but also that there are no pheasant feathers on the peaks of their helmets. They are replaced by varying numbers of red feathers. At a glance, one of them has two red feathers stuck in them. The feathered armor is long, and the rest is a feathered warrior.

However, Chang Zhengbiao, as the Hundred Commander, was still wearing a red cloak, while the armor commander and other soldiers did not wear cloaks at this moment.

Today, Zhang Cheng is no longer what he used to be. Even in his own Chinese army camp, it is still heavily guarded. There must be a Yulin Cavalry commander responsible for patrolling the camp every day, and in front of his big tent, There must also be a sentry officer of the Hundred Command of the Yulin Cavalry who is responsible for the vigilance.

Today, Yulin Cavalry Commander Chang Zhengxiong is in charge of patrolling the camp, and the person on guard duty in front of the big tent is Commander B Chang Zhengbiao.

When they helped relieve the siege of Jinzhou last time, the Chang brothers were all still in the same post. At that time, the people from Changjiazhai were still working together in the same headquarters. Chang Zhengxiong was the post commander and Chang Zhengbiao was the team officer.

When the Yulin Cavalry was recently expanded, Yongning Bo and Zhang Chengcai divided their brothers into two headquarters, A and B. He said it was to facilitate the development of their brothers, but in fact it was his usual "mixing of sand" approach. Prevent them brothers from being together, and they will end up in trouble in the future.

At this moment, Yongning Bo Zhang Cheng was discussing military matters in the Chinese army's tent with the civil and military officials, such as Wei Zhice, Zhang Guodong, Chen Zheng, Chen Zhong, and the deputy general of Zhenbiao Camp He Zhenxiong, as well as Liu Chengzu, Sun Shixiang, Hu Yiwen and others. Xu Yousi, deputy chief of the Jiamang Mountain Militia, head of the eastern joint defense camp, and Yang Shijie, the second son of the Yang family, chief of the central joint defense training camp, were also present.

After Wang Yuanjing, the staff general who had just returned to the camp, reported how to deal with Yuan Shizhong and the four chapters of the agreement with Huimei, he immediately asked Uncle Yongning for instructions on what to do next: "Uncle, the little Yuan camp is in Hezhen to care for you. Accompanied by the Xuanwu Battalion, we have entered the territory of Wei Hui Mansion; Miss Huimei is still stationed in Chenqiao Town, and the deputy general of the Xuanwu Battalion, Liu Shizun, leads the Tiger Guard Cavalry and Heavy Cavalry Department to accompany us. Please tell me how to arrange the arrangements." (End of chapter)