Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 349
Jiangzhou.

Before the fire outside the South City Gate was completely extinguished, Zhu Xiuyuan experienced a "heartbreaking" moment.

Because his master, the old beggar, has decided to leave Jiangzhou this afternoon.

After the war, Dong Cheng, Li Linzhou and others will take care of it. They have sufficient manpower, so Zhu Xiuyuan does not need to worry.

Moreover, shortly after the fire outside the south city gate was lit, King Poyang led his troops to pursue him.

Less than ten thousand people...

King Poyang's Jiangzhou camp was severely damaged. There were [-] soldiers when he left, but less than [-] soldiers when he returned...

Furthermore, to encircle and suppress the rebel Shaozhou King, not only the [-] soldiers and horses of Poyang King were mobilized from other places, the total number reached more than [-]!
It can be seen how fierce the fighting over there is.

But even so, King Shaozhou still had more than [-] remnant troops left... This shows the bravery of King Shaozhou's troops.

However, King Shaozhou and his [-] remnant soldiers had already died in the sea of ​​flames, so King Poyang and others naturally did not need to go to war again.

The Jiangzhou soldiers who returned from the battle naturally returned to the Jiangzhou camp and began to repair the garrison.

The King of Poyang also took on the defense of Jiangzhou.

Therefore, in Jiangzhou City now, there is Dong Cheng inside and King Poyang outside, and things are in order after the war.

Basically, nothing happened to Zhu Xiuyuan.

He returned to Dong's Mansion, returned to the chef's house, and cooked the last meal in Dong's Mansion for the old beggar.

Of course, he still spoke, Dong Shuyu took action, the two worked together to cook, and Chun Xue and Dong Mei took the initiative.

"Xiuyuan, you seem... very heartbroken? Gang Leader Hong travels around the world and does whatever he wants. He has been staying with us for three months and will leave sooner or later. You better not be heartbroken..."

Dong Shuyu chatted with Zhu Xiuyuan while holding a spoon with bare hands.

"Heartache? No, I don't have heartache. How could I have heartache? I'm... sad, yes, sad!"

Zhu Xiuyuan hurriedly denied it, put away his bitter face, tried to pretend to be sad, and sighed repeatedly.

"Uncle, please stop pretending. The word 'heartache' is engraved on your face. How could you not see how smart the young lady is..."

Chun Xue and Dongmei were so bold that they even dared to tease Zhu Xiuyuan and laughed there.

Zhu Xiuyuan blushed, and couldn't help but glance at Dong Shuyu, and seeing a flash of wisdom in her eyes, she had already seen through everything.

"I can't hide anything from you!" Zhu Xiuyuan smiled bitterly and shook his head.

After hearing this, Haruyue and Dongmei exchanged glances, then lowered their heads and silently continued the work at hand.

"Master, an old man, stayed in the mansion for three months and helped me a lot..."

Zhu Xiuyuan no longer deliberately hides.

On the other hand, he also wanted to talk to people about the old beggar.

Since Dong Shuyu started talking, Zhu Xiuyuan followed the trend.

"Three months ago, in that busy city, dozens of black-clad assassins stabbed at me with swords at the same time. If Master hadn't taken action in time and knocked the sword away, I would have been a pile of withered bones!"

Zhu Xiuyuan seemed to be lost in memories, and the heartache appeared on his face again, no longer deliberate.

Dong Shuyu couldn't help but slow down the cooking action, concentrate on two tasks, and listen attentively.

In fact, she did it deliberately to induce Zhu Xiuyuan to say this. I'm afraid it would be better if she said what was in her heart.

"This is one. The second is the time Shuyu... was captured by the Lushan bandits..."

Zhu Xiuyuan did not go into details, because that experience was not a good memory for Dong Shuyu or him, so it would be better not to talk about it.

"Third, it's about the Xue family rebel. If Elder Liu and Guan hadn't found out that the Xue family was hiding soldiers, we wouldn't have uprooted the Xue family so quickly!"

"Fourth, it is about Liang Guo's envoys. Master is an old man, and he is also the master of Liang Guoqian King and Liang Guoan Princess. Counting, I am a 'same family' with them."

"It is precisely because of this relationship that we can obtain [-]% of the tribute in exchange for the plague prescription."

"Fifth, it is related to the battle to defend the city of Jiangzhou. Hey, Master, his elders, and Elder Liu and Elder Guan have contributed a lot."

"Not to mention anything else, let's just talk about today's battle to annihilate King Shaozhou and his tens of thousands of remnant soldiers. If Master and his old man did not enter the battle alone and drive the remaining soldiers of Shaozhou King to the designated area, there would be no final victory! "

"Hey, master left today. From now on, I will lose a top master!..."

Zhu Xiuyuan said what was in his heart, and he felt much better.

After some comfort from Dong Shuyu, she got much better.

Although Zhu Xiuyuan hoped that time would pass slower, he still cooked the dishes step by step.

The back hall of Dong Mansion.

The table is full of all kinds of delicacies, almost all of which are new dishes on the "Search for Treasures and Secrets".

It was also the old beggar’s favorite food, and Zhu Xiuyuan cooked them all.

"Master, this is the booklet "Search for Treasures and Secret Manuals". It is handwritten by my disciple. Please keep it."

Zhu Xiuyuan handed over a booklet with both hands.

This is the "reward" for asking the old beggar to take action.

"well!"

The old beggar was not too polite, he laughed, took the booklet, and put it close to him as a treasure.

Judging from the extent of his treasure, it is tantamount to obtaining a "martial arts secret book".

"Come on, come on, take a seat, the table is full of delicious food, the aroma is fragrant, haha, everyone eat quickly, use your chopsticks..."

The old beggar held up his chopsticks, laughed and gorged himself.

Thinking of him as an old beggar, he has traveled for half his life, traveling all over the world, what kind of things have he not experienced?
This little parting sadness was nothing in the eyes of the old man.

Zhu Xiuyuan and others couldn't let go for a while. After all, they had been together for several months, and now that they were about to part ways, they felt uncomfortable.

Especially Zhu Xiuyuan, that heartache, a super expert is about to leave him!
"Master, please don't leave, or you can just... move the entire beggar gang to Jiangzhou..."

Dong Shuzhen sat next to the old beggar and kept picking up food for him. Her eyes flickered and she seemed ready to cry at any moment.

"It's really good here, with delicious food and drink, and new dishes constantly coming out. The old beggar travels all over the country, and he has eaten more new delicacies in the past three months than he has eaten in most of his life..."

"Haha, don't worry, the old beggar will definitely come back if you are free in the future. But at that time, you don't want to despise the old beggar for being sloppy."

Zhu Xiuyuan smiled and said: "No, no, how could this disciple despise Master, you are a sloppy old man, Master, just come and treat this place as your own home..."

After eating the last meal, the time for parting is approaching.

Yan Dashan and Liu Wencai also rushed over and kowtowed respectively.

In the past few months, Yan Dashan has benefited a lot, and his skills have reached an extremely high level.

No matter what the reason was, he had to kowtow to this.

Liu Wencai, on the other hand, was just here to join in the fun. He would join in wherever there was excitement.

Although he followed Zhu Xiuyuan and called the old beggar "master", he had not learned a single move.

Finally, the time has come.

It is ten miles outside Jiangzhou City.

The old beggar, Elder Liu, Elder Guan, three people and three horses, were empty-handed, not even a baggage.

"Zhu boy, Xiao Zhen'er, and who else, the old beggar is gone..."

The old beggar waved his hand to say hello, turned the horse's head around, pinched the horse's belly, and the horse suffered from pain, so it galloped away.

"There will be a period later..."

Elder Liu and Elder Guan followed behind and waved back. The words "See you soon" became farther and farther away.

"Master, take care..." Zhu Xiuyuan shouted.

"Master, have a good trip!" Yan Dashan also yelled, although the old beggar didn't bother to remember his name from the beginning to the end, calling him "that who" or "silly big man". "Master...Master..." Dong Shuzhen stretched out her hand and yelled, crying, "Master... ying ying..."

Zhu Xiuyuan pulled Dong Shuzhen and comforted her for a long time before she stopped crying.

The departure of the old beggar was heartbreaking for Zhu Xiuyuan, as he had "lost" a super master.

But for Dong Shuzhen, it was like half the sky had fallen...

On the way back, in the carriage, Dong Shuzhen said nothing, only relying on Zhu Xiuyuan, and was not very interested.

……

However, the parting continues.

evening.

Xunyang Ferry.

A huge official ship had already docked on the shore.

Under the boat, a group of eunuchs and court ladies lined up neatly, keeping their heads bowed and motionless.

There were also Jinwu guards on the left and right, with golden helmets and golden armor, scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

"Your Highness, it's getting late, please get on the boat quickly!"

An eunuch nodded and bowed, standing beside the prince, urging anxiously.

However, the prince ignored the eunuch.

He cupped his hands, facing Zhu Xiuyuan, Liu Wencai, and Dong Cheng and other yamen officials, as well as various celebrities in Jiangzhou, and said: "I have experienced too much and learned too much when I came to Jiangzhou this time... This trip!"

I wish Xiuyuan and thank you.

The prince added: "This time the Yan army invaded the border, I wish Sima and Governor Dong have made great contributions."

"With a weak force, we will defend the city for ten days and hold back the [-]-strong army of Zhao Pu, the fourth prince of the Yan Kingdom."

"We bought enough time for the Prince of Poyang and his uncle in the rear to destroy the traitor of the Prince of Shaozhou!"

"Next, the king of Shaozhou and his remnant soldiers were completely wiped out with a fire formation that soared to the sky! It can be said to be a great contribution!"

Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Cheng and others were very humble and claimed that they did not dare to take credit.

The prince waved his hand and said with a smile: "When I am alone in Jiangzhou, I see everything clearly and cannot do anything false. When I return to the court, I will definitely report it to my father and ask for credit for the loyal and brave people!"

I wish Xiuyuan and thank you again.

At this time, the eunuch urged again: "His Royal Highness, please hurry up and get on the boat. Before the maidservant left, His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine made a special confession that His Royal Highness should leave immediately..."

The prince ignored the eunuch again.

However, he also said to Zhu Xiuyuan and the others: "It's getting late, I'm afraid the father and mother are in a hurry, so I'm going back to Beijing now, everyone take care!"

"I wish His Highness the Crown Prince a safe journey and a speedy return to Beijing!"

When Dong Cheng shouted these words, he was very excited.

Because he wanted to say this a long time ago, not long after the prince arrived.

This "time bomb" is finally leaving!
"Lord Sima, see you in the capital!"

The prince smiled and left a word, turned around and boarded the boat.

Before he appeared on the deck, the ship had already set sail and sailed down the current, heading towards the capital.

Zhu Xiuyuan was stunned.

"Let's meet in Beijing"?
The prince meant that Zhu Xiuyuan was about to be promoted to a capital official.

After all, he has made such a great contribution...

"Ha ha!"

Zhu Xiuyuan didn't take it seriously, so what if he was promoted to an official in the capital, now he still feels a little heartbroken, and he really can't be happy and look forward to it.

Because the old beggar is gone...

Yan Dashan and the others couldn't continue to improve their skills.

He even lacked a few top "bodyguards".

Heartache!
"Brother Zhu, look at the surface of the river. It's sparkling and the wind is smooth. Why don't we go boating on it and have some fun?"

Liu Wencai suddenly suggested.

Zhu Xiuyuan followed Liu Wencai's guidance and took a look at the Yangtze River.

In the evening darkness, the reflection of Xunyang Tower was reflected on the river, and the five-color lights were broken into pieces with the waves, flowing like golden waves.

Furthermore, the breeze from the river blew on Zhu Xiuyuan's face, as if he had "washed his face with hot water".

I suddenly felt refreshed, as if the heartache in my heart... no, it should be "sadness", all diminished a bit with the wind.

"it is good!"

Zhu Xiuyuan agreed. At this moment, he really wanted to relax.

After guarding the city for ten days, his nerves were tense. Now that the dust had settled, he wanted to "indulge" for a while.

"Then, dear son-in-law, you should take a nice trip. I still have some things to deal with, so I will go back first."

Dong Cheng led the Yamen officials back to the city first.

After sending Dong Cheng away, Liu Wencai had already sent someone to find a cruise ship.

I saw this three-story boat building, decorated with lights and colorful decorations, floating on the river, like a huge mountain lying on its side, it was very spectacular and beautiful.

"What a cruise ship!" Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't help but admire.

"Brother Zhu, please, I have prepared wine and delicacies for you. We must get drunk before resting today!"

Liu Wencai led the way and boarded the cruise ship first.

Zhu Xiuyuan followed slowly, watching as he walked.

Jiangzhou celebrities and scholars who saw the prince off were also invited to board the ship.

Everyone got on the boat and stood on the side of the boat, looking at the night scene on the river.

Xunyang Tower, built along the river, is the most beautiful scenic spot.

In addition to this cruise ship, there are several patrol boats on the river, belonging to Jiangzhou Camp.

Now that the Yan army has just withdrawn, it is not impossible for the Yan army to make a comeback.

Therefore, King Poyang, who had just returned, immediately deployed defenses on the river to guard against the invasion of the Yan army in the north of the Yangtze River.

"Haha, we are safe now, we can drink freely, walk around, and never get drunk..."

On the deck of the cruise ship, several tables of wine and food had been prepared, and Zhu Xiuyuan and others took their seats one by one.

The gong chips are staggered, and the cups are replaced.

When he was half drunk, Liu Wencai's "old problem" broke out, and he raised his glass and proposed to recite poems.

Because the people on the boat were almost all the so-called celebrities and scholars in Jiangzhou. On weekdays, Liu Wencai was the leader. Liu Wencai gave him a small banquet every three days and a big banquet every five days. They ate and drank countless times for free.

So when Liu Wencai mentioned reciting poems, everyone started cheering and reciting them over wine, and their interest became increasingly high.

Zhu Xiuyuan has always disliked activities such as poetry reciting or poetry gatherings.

But this time is different.

We had just experienced a big battle and had been defending the city for ten days, so our nerves were tense.As everyone knows, how happy it is to be able to sit down and participate in a poetry meeting!

It's better than being on tenterhooks all day.

(End of this chapter)