Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Lin Xiaofeng was leisurely and contented, savoring a piece of fat but not greasy stew with relish. While chewing slowly, a smile hung on the corner of his lips and asked: "I heard that you are highly sought after by the rich in the capital, and they are vying to invite you. You are practicing so much that your schedule is said to have been scheduled until next year. Is this true? "

Rong Shenghuang responded quickly: "It is indeed true, but it is not exaggerated to that extent. It is just that it is scheduled until the end of the year." After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng smiled again and said: "Actually, it is not a big deal. I just want to ask you to follow along. I traveled together to help me do something somewhere.”

Hearing this, Rong Shenghuang looked anxious and asked: "Where are you going, sir?" Lin Xiaofeng said bluntly: "Yangtze River Mansion." This news made Rong Shenghuang's face change slightly, and he shook his head repeatedly: "I'm sorry, my dear. It's hard to obey. It's not that I don't want to. It's true that there are seniors and young children in the family in Beijing, and they all need my care. If I leave, how will the whole family cope? "

Lin Xiaofeng glanced sideways at Rong Shenghuang, with a trace of imperceptible sarcasm in the corner of his mouth, and said: "Your wife and children are all safe and sound in my hands, don't worry. This matter is not to be discussed with you, but to give you two choices, either You can go with me alone, or you can take your wife and children with you."

After hearing this, Rong Shenghuang felt cold sweat break out on his forehead. He thought for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and made a decision: "I am willing to follow you to the Yangtze River Mansion, but I kindly ask you to give me a few days of grace to allow me to carry out the rituals in the capital one by one." I refuse. In addition, can you tell me the details of what you are doing, which donor it is for, how many sessions it is expected to be done, and whether you will allow me to return to the capital after completion?"

Lin Xiaofeng said calmly: "I don't know the specific details yet. You just need to remember one thing: when I return, you will be able to go home. All actions must be carried out according to my arrangements. Also, I listen I said that your wife once complained to me that you were traveling all day long, neglecting to take care of the housework, and even failed to fulfill your basic responsibilities as a husband. Is this true? "

When Rong Shenghuang heard this, he secretly complained in his heart, but he could only turn his face into a pious Buddha's name: "Amitabha, this poor monk has converted to Buddhism and should stay away from the emotional entanglements of the world. However, the temptation of this worldly fireworks is really hard to resist. Dare to I would like to ask, sir, are there delicious pork knuckles for the poor monks to enjoy during the banquet?”

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng was speechless and looked helpless. The atmosphere of the banquet became more subtle with each question and answer, and the aroma of the food that was originally floating in the air seemed to be tainted with a bit of drama by the tortuous dialogue.

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The next day, Lin Xiaofeng woke up from her dream and drove into the palace leisurely in a sedan chair. Although he no longer had to report to court every day, he still had no hindrance in entering and leaving the palace. This time, he went directly to Qingyi Palace. The purpose of this trip was only to say goodbye to the little princess so that he could embark on the journey to the Yangtze River as soon as possible. He deeply felt that arriving one day earlier might prevent the local situation from deteriorating further.

Before this, Lin Xiaofeng had walked into the Qingyi Palace many times under the pretext of conducting follow-up examinations for the princess, chatting and laughing with the princess. Every time he pretended to diagnose her pulse, he always made the princess extremely shy. The palace maids had long been accustomed to his arrival, and took the initiative to lead him through the palace gates and into the depths of the back garden. Lin Xiaofeng has an excellent reputation in the harem. He respects and cares for women and is known as a friend of women. It is because of his invention of sanitary napkins that he became famous among women. Although there are rivals everywhere in the court, in the harem, which is like a daughter's country, he is like a fish in water.

At this moment, Princess Li Hanmiao was taking a nap in the pavilion in the back garden. When Lin Xiaofeng arrived, a flower-like smile immediately bloomed on her cheeks. Lin Xiaofeng immediately showed a warm smile, although it was a little flattering, and he saluted respectfully: "I am here to see you, Your Highness."

Princess Li Hanmiao responded gently: "No need to be polite, Mr. Lin, please sit down." After Lin Xiaofeng sat down, he straight to the point stated the purpose of his trip: "Princess, Wei Chen came here specifically to say goodbye, Wei Chen I have received the order and will be demoted to the Yangtze River."

When the princess heard this, a trace of concern flashed in her eyes, and she asked in a low voice: "Wei Chen heard that you have had grudges with many ministers recently, and from the reports in the newspapers, I wonder why your Excellency is against them? Aren't they all good people?"

Lin Xiaofeng shook his head slightly and asked, "Does the princess think that the minister is despicable and unscrupulous?" The princess was speechless for a moment, and a trace of embarrassment flashed across her face. Lin Xiaofeng then sighed: "In fact, every minister in the court, including the minor ministers, was a person with great ambitions, studied hard, and worked hard to govern. However, as time goes by, many people gradually forget their original intentions, pursue interests and despise Morality. Seeing all this, Wei Chen was extremely anxious. In order to save the people from the fire and water, he could only take this step. Unfortunately, it is often more difficult to touch the interests of others than to touch the souls. Although today's relegation is expected, But I didn’t expect that the princess would also misunderstand me.”

Lin Xiaofeng looked up at the sky, as if he was filled with regret: "I really shouldn't judge a gentleman with a villain's heart." Seeing this, the princess looked embarrassed and clarified eagerly: "I have no intention of doing this, Master Lin. Don't worry too much." She also mentioned that she sent someone to look for Lin Xiaofeng yesterday and found him walking in the palace with a sword in his hand, and asked: "Is it possible that Mr. Lin is looking forward to leaving the capital?" At this point, the princess' expression changed. There was a slight hint of loss, as if he had a premonition that the pain of separation was coming.

Lin Xiaofeng pretended to be sad, a faint bitter smile passed over the corner of his mouth, and sighed: "Wei Chen is not really happy, but he knows the cruel truth of life, but still loves it persistently. If you don't persevere yourself, how can you rely on others?" Princess After hearing this, guilt surged into her heart, and she lowered her eyes, realizing that she was far away from Lin Xiaofeng's realm of knowledge. The surrounding maids also looked at him with surprise and sympathy, and some even quietly covered their ears, unable to bear to continue listening. They secretly thought that it was a pity that the princess, who usually lived in seclusion and never got involved in the world, was easily deceived by this clever and cunning man.

Li Hanmiao raised her eyes as bright as stars and looked directly at Lin Xiaofeng. His tone was full of concern and expectation: "You are going to take a post in the Yangtze River. Is there a date for your return? Hearing that my father gave you a sword, does that mean you have to return as soon as possible?" Lin Xiaofeng responded with a wry smile: "I don't know yet. Your Majesty's majesty is unpredictable. The situation in the officialdom is changing, and those in low positions often have no control over their own actions. It may be ten or eight years since I leave. When we meet again, I may have a family full of descendants. I feel really sad when I think about not being able to treat the princess anymore.”

After hearing this, Li Hanmiao felt sad in her heart. She stood up suddenly and said angrily: "Why did my father act like this? A virtuous man like Mr. Lin should stay in Kyoto." As she said this, she was going to see her father. Lin Xiaofeng took her slender hand at this moment. The air seemed to freeze for an instant, and there was silence. Li Hanmiao was shy and at a loss, and let Lin Xiaofeng hold her hand tightly. Although Lin Xiaofeng's skin was as thick as a city wall, he did not relax at this moment. He held the soft palm tightly and even gently rubbed the back of her hand with his thumb. The blush on Li Hanmiao's face became more and more intense, reaching to her ears. She whispered softly: "Lin... Mr. Lin, can you let go of my hand?"

Lin Xiaofeng said plausibly: "I want to let go, but I dare not. After all, this trip may take ten or eight years." After hearing this, Li Hanmiao tightened her lips and sat down silently. The two of them were silent, except for the chirping of birds in the back garden. Lin Xiaofeng sat on the right side of Li Hanmiao, still holding her right hand with his right hand. Li Hanmiao was weak and twisted her body to one side, not daring to look Lin Xiaofeng in the face. Her posture looked very awkward, and the atmosphere was subtle and awkward. Lin Xiaofeng also felt something was wrong and slowly let go of her hand.

However, just as Li Hanmiao adjusted his sitting posture, his left hand was held by Lin Xiaofeng again. Li Hanmiao quickly lowered his head, but Lin Xiaofeng showed a sly smile. At this moment, the whole world seemed to have returned to silence. After a long time, Li Hanmiao finally plucked up the courage, raised his head, lightly opened his lips, and asked: "I heard from the emperor that Mr. Lin once gave the oiran a diamond necklace. I'm curious, what is the shape of the diamond necklace? And I heard that diamonds symbolize Is this true? "

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, his face instantly became solemn, as if he was facing a formidable enemy. The topic changed so suddenly that he was caught off guard. How could the prince tell the princess this? Lin Xiaofeng felt embarrassed and felt like sitting on pins and needles, and quickly explained: "Princess, the diamond is actually a man-made thing, not a rare treasure, just like the common porcelain among the people." He promised: "If the princess is interested, I will definitely send someone in the future. Here’s a box for you to enjoy.”

Li Hanmiao still wanted to ask more questions, but Lin Xiaofeng held her hand again. Li Hanmiao was so shy that she covered her face with her hands and whispered: "Mr. Lin, please let go." After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng immediately let go of his hand. Seeing Li Hanmiao leaving, Lin Xiaofeng sat in the pavilion, looking a little confused and full of doubts.

Soon, Li Hanmiao returned lightly, holding a beautiful small box in his hand and placing it on the table. Lin Xiaofeng stared at the box, full of doubts, and looked at Li Hanmiao. Li Hanmiao looked firm, opened the box, and said shyly: "These are some jewelry that I have kept privately. The cost of your trip is huge, and I am short of money. You can sell these only."

Lin Xiaofeng was deeply moved, but his expression gradually became serious. He only picked up a hosta in the box and closed the box. "I will accept this hairpin. I will accept the other belongings according to your wishes. Princess, don't worry." Lin Xiaofeng took out two things from his arms and placed them on the table with a bang. They were two huge gold bracelets. When Li Hanmiao saw this, he smiled and was full of charm.

Lin Xiaofeng said sincerely: "Princess, although my family is poor, we still have savings, so there is no need to worry." He asked: "Princess, do you like these two bracelets?" Li Hanmiao nodded and replied: "Yes, but I still want to see it. The shape of the diamond." Lin Xiaofeng said with emotion: "Okay, if the princess wants to see it, I will send a batch of diamonds for you to appreciate tomorrow." He said that he was about to leave, "I will leave now."

Li Hanmiao looked complicated and asked: "Are you really going to go for ten or eight years?" Lin Xiaofeng responded: "The future is unpredictable. Princess, don't worry too much. I will go all out to try to come back as soon as possible." Li Hanmiao nodded firmly. Nodding: "Okay! I will express my love to Father and look forward to your early return." Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said with gratitude: "Thank you princess, I will take my leave!" After that, Lin Xiaofeng left without looking back. . Li Hanmiao stretched out his hand, as if he wanted to say something, but finally lowered his hand helplessly and watched him go away.

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Lin Xiaofeng looked around and found that all the reporters who had gone out to cover had returned, and they all looked energetic. He saw Yang Baixi from a distance and greeted with a smile: "Xiao Shen, what did you gain from going out this time?" Yang Baixi replied: "Mr. Lin, the Zhang family treated us warmly, but when we asked for specific details, they had nothing. I know. The new manuscript has been completed, revealing the Zhang family’s extravagance and intention to bribe reporters.” When the reporters around him heard this, they all showed anger.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng raised his voice and said sternly: "Thank you for your hard work. It is not appropriate to dig deeper into this matter. All previous manuscripts are discarded. We need to re-imagine the creation." After hearing this, the reporters stood up one after another with doubts on their faces: "Mr. Lin , what does this mean? Isn't this what you asked us to do?" Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand to calm down, and patiently explained: "I know that you all have great ambitions, but this matter is not something you can easily get involved in. The foundation is not stable, so we need to act with caution. You may think you are doing something good, but it may involve innocent people. We must think carefully before taking action.”

Li Dexian tugged at the corner of Lin Xiaofeng's clothes and murmured in a low voice: "Old Lin, why are you so serious?" Lin Xiaofeng didn't seem to hear him and continued: "For some time in the future, we will avoid talking about court affairs and only focus on people's livelihood news." When it comes to injustice, we must act within our capabilities. There is no small matter in people’s livelihood, and I hope everyone will do their best.”

After hearing this, the reporters were all dejected and felt that the development of the newspaper had been restricted. Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng comforted them with a smile: "Don't be discouraged, any career requires accumulation step by step. There will be new opportunities in the future. The prince regards you as the pillars of the court. Only by deeply understanding the people's sentiments can we truly serve the people." ”

Yang Baixi raised his hand hesitantly and spoke: "Mr. Lin, I have something to ask for." Lin Xiaofeng asked: "What is it?" Yang Baixi replied: "Can the soup in the cafeteria be improved? Now there is only salt water, which is really hard to swallow." Lin Xiaofeng After hearing this, he was stunned and asked doubtfully: "Isn't there egg soup every day?" Yang Baixi smiled bitterly and shook his head.

Lin Xiaofeng turned to glare at Li Dexian and asked: "Why are you so stingy?" Li Dexian explained awkwardly: "In order to save costs, I asked Ruhua to reduce the use of eggs, and even save salt as much as possible. After all, the newspaper operation is difficult." Lin Xiaofeng listened. Then he sighed and promised everyone: "Don't worry, everyone, I will definitely solve the problem in the canteen. If you can't eat well, how can you concentrate on work?"

Lin Xiaofeng took Li Dexian into the canteen and saw that it was just a pot of water without even a little starch. Lin Xiaofeng shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said to Li Dexian: "What a cruel person, he is not even willing to put eggs in egg soup." Li Dexian was embarrassed and speechless.

Lin Xiaofeng turned around and announced to everyone: "I will definitely improve the problem in the canteen as soon as possible. Please feel free to work, I will handle this problem." After hearing this, the reporters all agreed. Lin Xiaofeng then discussed with Li Dexian how to improve the canteen food. Although this matter is small, it is related to people's stability and must be treated with caution.

He summoned the chef Ruhua and ordered sternly: "From today on, the amount of eggs in the egg soup must be doubled! Do you understand?" Ruhua looked confused and asked: "If you don't put eggs, doubling the amount of eggs means not putting eggs? " Lin Xiaofeng glared and glared, Ruhua was so frightened that she agreed again and again. Li Dexian sighed on the side: "Old Lin, I know their salary is not high, but cost control is indeed difficult. Now that there are so many more reporters, the cost of dispatching is high, and now we have suffered serious losses. I really have no money in my pocket." He requested Borrow money from Lin Xiaofeng and repay it after the advertising fees arrive. Lin Xiaofeng flatly refused and said seriously: "You can't do business like this. How can there be any reason to operate at a loss?"

He pointed at Ruhua and asked, "How do you distribute the food?" Ruhua raised a large spoon to indicate. Lin Xiaofeng frowned and scolded loudly: "How can it be fair and reasonable for you to divide the food like this? Let me teach you!" As he said that, he took the big spoon and waved it, everyone was stunned.

After this series of rectifications, Lin Xiaofeng felt a little more at ease. As long as nothing unexpected happens, Lu Sinan will hold the newly forged Shang Fang sword tomorrow and lead the team to set off. The specific situation on the other side of the Yangtze River is not yet clear. We only hope that the personnel sent there will cause less trouble. At the court, the ministers were inspired by the newspapers and took much more active actions. The first batch of grain collected was less than 20,000 shi, and it has already begun to be transported to the Yangtze River. If he chooses land transportation, he might be able to arrive before Lin Xiaofeng.

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The night was deep and everything was silent, but Lin Xiaofeng tossed and turned on the bed, unable to find a moment of peace. His thoughts surged like a tide, and countless thoughts wrapped around his heart like vines, making him unable to sleep. Looking back at all the trivial matters in recent days, I can clearly see that although the Gyeonggi affairs have been properly arranged, Lin Taohua and other family members have returned to Yangqu County safely, and the prince's relatives and friends have also promised to take care of him. However, the mysterious and unpredictable King Hanjiang, who is like a flower in the fog, has always been a lingering doubt in his mind. He once sent spies to conduct an in-depth investigation, but it has been a long time and still no news has been received, and contact has been interrupted. Lin Xiaofeng racked his brains, trying his best to figure out who he was, but he felt helpless as if he had fallen into a fog, feeling dizzy and in unbearable pain.

That’s it! Maybe you should try to continue exchanging letters with Lu Xuanxin, maybe you can get unexpected clues from her. But at this moment, his literary thoughts seemed to have dried up to the extreme, like a dry well, with no more inspiration to draw from. In desperation, Lin Xiaofeng decided to express his inner depression and struggle with lyrics and music.

At this moment, inspiration suddenly illuminated his heart like a ray of light before dawn. Lin Xiaofeng stood up in a hurry, took a pen and paper, and silently splashed ink under the dim candlelight. The following words flowed from the tip of the pen: "I have dried up the silence, and regretted that I was too impulsive." The moment the pen fell, he smoothed the paper with satisfaction. , with a confident light shining in his eyes, firmly believing that this letter full of affection and introspection will surely touch Lu Xuanxin's heart.

Then, he continued to write: "I have given up my silence and regret my rashness." After the entire letter was completed, Lin Xiaofeng flicked the letter paper triumphantly, thinking to himself: How could the words written with sincerity not exist? response? Even if the mountains are high and the rivers are long, we must send our thoughts to the other side. How can you come back empty-handed after working so hard?
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At dawn the next day, as the morning light began to shine, Lin Xiaofeng had finished washing up and had breakfast with a group of servants, among whom the clever Lin Taohua and others were naturally indispensable. The day before, the servants of the Lin Mansion received generous severance pay from Lin Xiaofeng's generous gift and left with tears in their eyes. Although Lin Xiaofeng is not good at housework, fortunately Lin Taohua is smart and capable, and manages the household well. Therefore, the Lin family treats the servants generously and kindly. Although the wages are not the top in the capital, they are not harsh, the working hours are reasonable, and the relationship between master and servant is good. There was no arrogance, and the food was rich and delicious, so the servants were reluctant to leave. In the end, with Lin Taohua's sincere words of comfort, everyone reluctantly left.

Before the breakfast was finished, Lu Sinan led several people into the courtyard. When he saw Lin Xiaofeng, he handed over the newly made sword. Lin Xiaofeng took out the sword, examined it carefully, and couldn't help but sigh. Compared with the original one, the quality of this new sword has obviously dropped a lot. In terms of appearance, it is even more suitable to simply weld the broken blade. The new sword has lost its former sharpness, and its texture is very different from before. Seeing this, Lu Sinan immediately explained: "Sir, the blacksmith said that his skills are limited and the sword cannot be restored to its original state. Moreover, due to the tight construction period, the sword has not been perfectly cast and has not been sharpened. The material appears fragile and is not suitable for actual combat use." The implication is that Haiyun Royal's forging skills are far superior to Yangqu County's.

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng could only nod helplessly to accept the reality, put the sword back into its scabbard, and said calmly: "In that case, let's treat it as a ceremonial tool for the time being, and recast it when there is an opportunity in the future." Then, Lin Xiaofeng His eyes turned to Zhou Zhiwei, with a friendly smile on his face: "Master Zhou, long time no see, I heard that you are living a good life?" Hearing this, Zhou Zhiwei felt uneasy in his heart, and forced a smile to respond: "Not bad, not bad, Lin Your Majesty, thank you. I wonder what your orders were when you came to me?" Zhou Zhiwei had been anxious all the way. After being awakened by Lu Sinan at night, he hurried to the capital and still knows nothing about the details.

Lin Xiaofeng walked slowly to Zhou Zhiwei, patted his shoulder lightly, and said jokingly with a smile: "Why be so polite? We are all from Yangqu County, just call me master. Don't you want to Do I treat him like one of my own?" When Zhou Zhiwei heard this, he quickly changed his words: "Hello, sir! I don't dare to neglect you!" Lin Xiaofeng nodded with satisfaction and told him, "Don't worry, it's not a big deal to call you here today. I want to take you to work in the Yangtze River. You are both talented in dramatization and good at running restaurants. I am afraid I will feel lonely and unbearable when I arrive in the Yangtze River. I need the help of a versatile person like you. Once there, you can show your talents to your heart's content. Talent, add something new to me.”

When Zhou Zhiwei heard this, his joy was beyond words. He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "It turns out that the master is my soulmate! If he can be appreciated by the master, Zhou will die with no regrets!" When the people around him heard this compliment, they all paid tribute. With contemptuous eyes. Zhou Zhiwei took out a strip of cloth from his arms with a sly look and respectfully presented it to Lin Xiaofeng: "Master, please look at this, this is my newly developed object." Lin Xiaofeng took the strip of cloth and looked at it carefully, and saw that it looked ordinary. So he asked: "What is this?"

Zhou Zhiwei boldly revealed in a low voice: "The common people call it a leg ring. Women wear it on their thighs, which can greatly enhance their charm. The master may not know that Zuiyue Tower is now..." There is a mystery hidden in his words, which makes the men present. They all had ambiguous expressions on their faces, Wu Fengshi was even more salivating, while Yin Jiajin and Lin Taohua blushed and turned their backs to avoid the topic.

Lin Xiaofeng was speechless for a moment and thought to himself: This kid has actually researched such a thing, it's really unexpected! As a modern person, I was almost deceived! But he still looked at Zhou Zhiwei with admiration and praised solemnly: "Master Zhou, you have outstanding talent. I really admire you. Jingjiang is really lucky to have such a capable person!" Zhou Zhiwei replied humbly: "Master, you are exaggerating. , This is just a small trick, there are still many creative ideas that have not been realized, I hope to get your guidance in the future. "

Zhou Zhiwei then lamented: "I'm afraid that things created by grassroots people will not be accepted by the outside world." Lin Xiaofeng did not take it seriously. He used the enthusiastic response from the capital as an example to retort: ​​"How can the outside world be intolerant? Officials are not qualified to do this. You can make irresponsible remarks." He comforted Zhou Zhiwei: "There is no need to worry. Since you are pursuing excitement, you have to go all out! I am here, so you can go ahead and do it!" Zhou Zhiwei was extremely grateful and bowed respectfully: "Then the common people will obey you. Send!" After saying that, Zhou Zhiwei took a step back and quietly waited for Lin Xiaofeng's further instructions.

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Lin Xiaofeng's eyes moved from everyone, and finally stopped on a middle-aged man. He said to the man with a smile: "Old Ji, you have to come with me this time!" The man named Lao Ji is nearly fifty years old, with dark complexion. He looks like a simple old farmer, usually taciturn and unsociable. Hearing Lin Xiaofeng's words, a look of helplessness appeared on Lao Ji's face, and he responded in a low voice: "Master, there are still many houses in Yangqu County waiting for me to build. If I am not here, I am afraid that my subordinates will not be able to handle such important tasks. "

However, Lin Xiaofeng persuaded in a free and easy tone: "Don't worry too much about these small things! If you want to achieve big things, how can you stick to the minutiae? Lao Ji, people must have great ambitions. Even if you build thousands of houses, those How can an ordinary building be remembered by the world? What we want to build should be a breathtaking wonder, and do it with heart, without worrying about other trivial things!"

Facing Lin Xiaofeng's impassioned speech, although Lao Ji did not speak, his acquiescence could be seen in his silent expression. Recalling the Yangqu County government building and theater that I built with my own hands, although its unique design attracted a lot of ridicule and criticism from the outside world. After all, Yangqu County is located in a remote area and few outsiders set foot in it, but these negative comments always seemed like a handful. The sharp knife stabbed his heart. Regarding the unknown journey to the Yangtze River that was about to start, he couldn't help but speculate about what novelties would be waiting for them. Deep down in his heart, he secretly prayed that there would be few people there and would be free from the judgment of the world.

Looking around, seeing that no one raised any objections, Lin Xiaofeng's heart surged with pride. He suddenly stood up, waved his arm, and announced loudly: "Let's set off!" With this order, the group embarked on a new journey, heading towards the Yangtze River. direction.

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Above the Yangtze River, among the painted boats on the banks of Poyang Lake, Xiang Xiehong held a bowl of steaming soup in his hand and walked gently into the ward. The light in the room was dim, and Luo Huajun, who looked pale and had parched lips and dry tongue, was lying on the couch. Seeing this, Xiang Xiehong called in a deep and concerned tone: "Erlang, get up and take medicine!" Luo Huajun heard this, although he coughed repeatedly, he endured the discomfort and responded with a wry smile: "Ahem, thank you for your hard work!" Yes, Lao Xiang.”

Xiang Xiehong looked sad, knowing that Luo Huajun's illness was not a trivial matter. He frowned and asked, "Why didn't you choose the overland route to speed up the journey? It was only a two-day trip, but you chose the boat and fell into the water and caught the cold?" Luo Huajun smiled awkwardly, The corners of his mouth twitched, causing pain, and he replied: "It's really unknown. Just because I heard that Xie Hongxin was afraid of sailing, I deliberately disagreed with him, ahem..."

Xiang Xiehong looked at Luo Huajun as if he were a child. After he drank the bowl of soup with difficulty, he took the empty porcelain bowl, lowered his voice and asked with a slightly mysterious look: "Brother Luo, there are only two of us at this moment, how dare you I asked you how much you paid for the title of Wu Zhuangyuan." As soon as he said this, Luo Huajun was dumbfounded, pointed at Xiang Xiehong with a trembling finger, and his face suddenly changed: "You...you...I thought you were me. How could my dear friend doubt me?" Xiang Xiehong immediately felt guilty and quickly explained: "How dare I doubt you so much! Don't think too much, I just regret that I didn't go to Beijing for the test. You can rest in peace." About to turn around and leave.

However, Luo Huajun suddenly stopped him and confessed eagerly: "Brother Xiang, I know you may despise me." With a serious face, he revealed his inner secret: "When I was lying drunk in the boat, I accidentally created There is a set of sword techniques called 'Crazy Wolf Saber Technique'. There are only three moves. If you encounter Xie Hongxin, his body and head will be separated within three moves!" Luo Huajun's eyes flashed with determination, looking up to the ceiling, and he was lost in thinking about the future! fantasy, and couldn't help but laugh obsessively and confidently.

At this moment, Xiang Xiehong had just arrived at the door, and Han Guiliang was about to step in. Han Guiliang saw Xiang Xiehong holding a soup bowl and asked how his condition was. Xiang Xiehong replied: "He is in good spirits and claims to have invented a new three-style sword technique that can thank Hong Xin for his death." After hearing this, the two couldn't help but laugh. Not only that, laughter burst out through the hall, which seemed particularly loud in the silent night.

When Luo Huajun heard the arrogant laughter outside the window, his blood suddenly surged, his face turned red, he slapped the bed angrily, and sternly reprimanded: "Spit!" Xiang Xiehong and Han Guiliang heard the roar in the room and hurriedly covered their mouths and exited the room. They came to the spacious lobby. This renovated painting boat had a huge long table in the center, with dozens of chairs arranged around it. Everyone usually gathered for meetings and had meals together, with this case as the centerpiece. The most distinguished position among them is still hanging in the air, obviously reserved for Lin Xiaofeng. Xiang Xiehong looked around to confirm that everyone had arrived, and then walked steadily to his seat. As soon as he sat down, he said: "It is really rare for all the talents to come together today. I expect that there will not be many opportunities to work together again in the future. I would like to take this opportunity to share any progress you have made. Wouldn’t it be a great thing to work together and return home?”

When Lu Yuefeng heard this, he smiled confidently and continued: "How can we talk about progress? The harvest of stealing food is limited. If you give me some time, I will definitely be able to capture all the sects up and down the Yangtze River. Just now. A branch of the God of Disaster Cult has been destroyed. In my opinion, what you are doing now is just wasting your time without any real reward. You should follow my suggestion and stay for more than a month. I can seize all the food and grass you need by then. Fulfill your wish and you will be successful."

After Lu Yuefeng finished speaking, a subtle silence filled the air. Xiang Xiehong stared at him and retorted slowly: "My master has repeatedly warned us not to act rashly, but what you did today is putting yourself in danger?" Han Guiliang also grinned and mocked: "Lv has been very proud of himself recently, and he seems to be looking down on us. , How can I not go on a rampage with five thousand soldiers and horses under my command? Even if the master comes in person, he may not be able to tolerate such an arrogant attitude!"

Everyone's eyes were focused on Lu Yuefeng. Lu Yuefeng swallowed his saliva and defended with fear: "Don't make any assumptions! What I did was because I thought it would be difficult to deliver orders to the master after returning. Besides, now that I have five thousand elite soldiers, I acted naturally. It’s much more convenient, and I’ve already made contact with many government officials.”

Xiang Xiehong continued to ask: "Originally, according to the master's wishes, we should return as soon as possible, but everyone is worried about their face and intends to make a last ditch effort. If you do this, it may not end well in the end. Besides, we have not asked for any silver these days, five thousand With a population of five thousand, where will your wealth and food come from?" Lu Yuefeng said frankly after a moment of silence. "It's true, everyone is afraid of losing face and staying temporarily. Now that they have five thousand elites, it is naturally much easier for some officials. Even more frequent contact.”

Xiang Xiehong frowned slightly: "Have the officials found out your identity? Aren't you afraid of being exploited for taking such a risk?" Lu Yuefeng spread his hands and responded calmly: "It is true that I am afraid, but there is no clue at present. into the hands of others. I often wear a mask to hide my true identity when traveling, so that no one can identify my true identity. The purpose of my patriotic religion is to love my country, love my family, and be dedicated to my work. When have I ever done something illegal and unruly among the people? Support, why bother? The small sect that was wiped out was actually an evil person who committed crimes by burning, killing and looting. Therefore, Lao Xiang did not need to worry, everything was still under control, and he even received a banquet from the Yangtze River Magistrate tonight. Hospitality.”

Han Guiliang sternly refuted: "What's the benefit of going to the banquet? Even if you wear a mask, how can you avoid being discovered and captured? By then our brothers will probably be thrown into jail!" Lu Yuefeng retorted: "Why do you say this? How can the government Can you arrest at will? Don't you know the majesty of the master?" The two sides started a heated debate, each insisting on their own opinions, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

After all, Xiang Xiehong couldn't bear the dispute and interrupted everyone's argument irritably: "That's enough! There is no need to argue about this matter anymore. Lu Yuefeng, you must turn down the Yangtze Prefecture's banquet tonight and find a suitable excuse to decline. As for those five Thousands of soldiers and horses must be dispatched as soon as possible. No matter what method is used, the first priority is to get out of the current predicament as soon as possible. "

Lu Yuefeng looked struggling and unwilling, and he retorted: "Do you really want to swallow your anger and return in disgrace? You should understand what the master is thinking. What he is afraid of is not that we will cause trouble here, but that we will return in vain if we fail to achieve the goal. Once this happens, We returned empty-handed, what's the point of shame? What's more, the five thousand soldiers and horses are so large that if they are suddenly disbanded, it may be difficult to restrain them. It will definitely take a certain amount of time to transition. If they are forcibly disbanded, new disputes will definitely occur, and the Patriotic Church may be destroyed. If it gets out of control and may even turn into a mob chaos, the situation will only become more difficult. It will take at least a month to clean up the restless elements among these five thousand soldiers."

Facing Lu Yuefeng's excuse, Xiang Xiehong pondered for a moment, tapped his fingertips on the table, and finally agreed in a compromised manner: "Okay, I'll give you a month, but you must act as soon as possible to solve this problem." After hearing this, Lu Yuefeng Feeling slightly relieved, he nodded and agreed.

Then he mentioned the slow progress of the tunnel excavation project that Qin Yubo was responsible for. Lu Yuefeng stood up and reported: "Currently, the tunnel excavation work is not over halfway. Recently, the guard strength of the Wu family and Guo family granaries has been significantly strengthened, which has seriously restricted our actions. Therefore, The progress of the project has been much delayed than expected. I wonder why those big companies have been so tight on defense of the granary recently?" (End of Chapter)