Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 193 Madam returns home
  In the past few days, because the Liaodong War is about to begin, the atmosphere in the entire city of Beijing has gradually become heated.

This time, no one was pessimistic and worried, and no one had any plans to seek refuge south, and no one was admonishing the country, saying that war was a serious waste of people's wealth.

Almost all the people, all the officials and scholars in Beijing were gearing up, wanting to see the Ming Dynasty's first war of annihilation in nearly two hundred years since Taizu and Chengzu.

That was the Hou Jin Dynasty that had been wreaking havoc in Liaodong during the Ming Dynasty for nearly thirty years.

The Jurchen Eight Banners that wiped out 400,000 elite members of the Ming Dynasty.

That was the Houjin Iron Cavalry, which was said to be invincible.

Even when the news of the start of the Liaodong War came out from the palace, starting from the next day, some people began to open gambling bureaus in Beijing. Of course, they were not betting on whether the Ming Dynasty could win the war, but on the outcome of the war. How long does it take? Some people are betting on whether Xiong Tingbi can be directly promoted to the first minister of the cabinet based on this war.
  There are a lot of rumors about the chaos in the Later Jin Dynasty, and the streets and alleys of the capital are now talking about it.

On Chaoyangmen Street, Sui Xin Yi Tea House is crowded from morning to night. Whether they are drinking tea, listening to music, or chatting about mountains and rivers, they all exchange their 'information' here.

"I heard that when the kings of the Hou Jin Dynasty heard that the Ming Dynasty was about to march north, they immediately went into chaos. Prince Daishan of Yi and Prince Azig of Ying met directly in the main hall. At that time, all the kings The meeting was full of blood, and the smell of blood penetrated directly through the entire hall. Looking from a distance, the sky in Shenyang City was filled with blood, which was really scary. And the city was full of Houjin cavalry who were killing each other these days. No, There are no distinctions between women and children, old and young, men and women, old and young, some are dead, some are running away, there are almost no survivors left!"

"Tsk, tsk, that miserable elephant, that mountain of corpses, has blocked the entire Hun River. There are corpses all over the place. The tigers in the mountains have eaten them until they can't walk. There are also countless flies and mice. The entire city of Shenyang Ah, the stench is overwhelming and the bloody smell is overwhelming!”

"I heard that the Liaodong Economic and Strategic Minister is already sharpening his sword. He led his army towards Shenyang City a few days ago!"

The troublemaker was spitting about the rumors he had heard from nowhere, enjoying the admiration of everyone while drinking free tea from the teahouse.

At this moment, a young man in a brocade robe on the side shouted loudly and stopped the man: "You are farting on your mother! You said that we don't know anything else, forget it, you said that Xiong Tingbi led the troops to the expedition ? Without the decree of the imperial court, the signature of the Military Department, and the approval of Duke Lang, he, Xiong Tingbi, dares to touch a single soldier in Liaodong?"

Being interrupted in this way, the man's face was a little uneasy at first, but he seemed to be a bit dignified and did not dare to offend him directly. He just asked: "Dare I ask, who are you?"

When someone asked him his name, the man in brocade robe raised his chin and looked extremely arrogant: "My father is on duty in the Ministry of War!"

As soon as these words came out, there were a lot of low shouts from all around.

Ministry of War?

That is the most popular yamen in the imperial court recently!

Being able to work in the Ministry of War, which is the closest to the Military Department, is equivalent to taking the express train and going straight to the top!

"This man's father is the head of the Map Survey Department of the Ministry of War. I heard that he has been friends with Lu Yu, the extravagant Minister of Household Affairs for many years..."

sizzle!
  As soon as these words came out, the officers around him exclaimed: Being able to talk to Lu Yu may not be so special in the eyes of many people, but you must know that Lu Yu can be regarded as Wang Qi's best confidant. If he can Knowing Lu Yu is equivalent to knowing Duke Lang!

At this time, the man opposite also knew that he had met a real yamen, and he immediately bowed to the man in brocade robes with utmost humility: "Young man, you are too blind to see Taishan. Please forgive me, sir!"
  "The person who doesn't know is not guilty. I think you are ignorant. I'll let you off this time. But when you go out from now on, you can't mention some people's names casually!" The man in the brocade robe looked very generous and waved his hand, obviously not agreeing with the man. General calculation.

"I understand, I'm just a quick talker, I don't mean anything else!"

Not long after, the small episode in the teahouse passed quickly. With the arrival of the man in brocade robes, the atmosphere obviously became more lively.

At this time, still on Chaoyangmen Street, a simple and simple car drove slowly into the city. There were followers and attachés in front and behind the sedan, and further away, there were also fully armed private soldiers.

On weekdays, even the prince of a vassal would not dare to show off so blatantly in the streets of his vassal. Otherwise, the imperial censors' impeachment reports would immediately fill up the emperor's desk.

But something is different today.

Not to mention that the commander-in-chief of the capital's admiral's office was here, and he didn't dare to stop this car. Even if Shuntian Prefecture Yin arrives, he must give way with his eyes closed.

Black gilt, eight-horse carved carriage, sedan from Duke Lang's mansion, gifted by the emperor and authorized by the emperor.

Such extravagant eight horses clearing the way and cavalry escort naturally attracted the attention of many people on Chaoyangmen Street, and indispensable discussions among the people in the teahouse.

"Who is sitting in that sedan?"

"From Duke Lang's residence."

"He looks dusty, as if he came back from somewhere else."

In the teahouse on the second floor, everyone looked at the car that was gradually going away, and they all fell into deep thought. Some people wanted to speak, but when they saw the faces of everyone around them, they all closed their mouths invariably.

It is better not to gossip about the affairs of heaven.

It can't be a woman, right?

Duke Lang's Mansion.

"Sir, Madam has entered the city and will be at the door of the house in about a quarter of an hour," Wang Shouxin stood at the door of the study and reported to Wang Qi.

"I know." Wang Qi's voice came from inside the room.

After a while, there was a creak and the door opened.

"Come with me to greet you," Wang Qi walked out of the study, dressed in casual robes, and walked towards the door of the mansion.

"Yes, sir!" Wang Shouxin nodded and followed Wang Qi.

"Yes." When he reached the corridor, Wang Qi paused, stretched out his hand and nodded: "Call everyone in the house to greet us!"

No matter what, Hai Lanzhu is his woman, and no one in the family can look down upon her.

"As ordered!"

The door of Duke Lang's Mansion has not been opened to anyone except Wang Qi for a long time.

In addition to the palace's decree, even if Ye Xianggao and others came to the door, they would enter through a side door.

When Ba Ma stopped at the entrance of the government office, breathing lightly and trembling his mane, Hai Lanzhu, who had been looking forward to it in the sedan chair, was extremely nervous at this moment.

"Qing Luo, I'm a little scared," Hai Lanzhu tightly held her maid's little hand. Her originally charming face was now full of weakness and shrinkage.

"So what if he is the Duke of the country under one person?" Qingluo puffed up her face and cheered for her princess: "Doesn't he have to be responsible?"

As soon as Qing Luo finished speaking, a clear shout came from outside the sedan chair: "Everyone in Duke Lang's mansion respectfully welcomes Madam back to the mansion!!"

(End of this chapter)