Jinghong Building

Chapter 315 Take action (two chapters in one)

Mu Ling did not go smoothly along the way. The second leader sent people to chase and surround him. Mu Ling was a Han Chinese. She first disguised herself as a man and followed the caravan, and later played a beggar and coolie, and came to the capital all the way.

According to Mu Ling, the second leader sent not only those four. She was surrounded once when she was in Baoding Prefecture, and there were more than ten people that time.

The arrested four people refused to explain, and He Zhen used some means to finally pry open one of them.

It was similar to Mu Ling. There were thirty people in their group. When they passed by Yichang, they were regarded as bandits by the Huwei Army. Most of them were killed or injured, and there were still fourteen people.

When they were about to arrive in the capital, they did not dare to enter the capital rashly after discussing it. The four of them went to the city first to see the situation. The remaining ten people temporarily lived in Sanlizhuang outside the city.

The identities of these ten people have been elevated to a detailed work, and He Ran handed over this matter to Zhong Yi.

That night, the ten people were taken down by the Jinyiwei.

The confessions of these people are similar to what Mu Ling said. Nong Boss, Nong Lao Er and Nong Lao San have indeed cooperated with Wang Hao. It was Nong Lao Er and Nong Lao San who came forward, but Nong Lao Da is the one who controls the overall situation.

Not only did Wang Hao bribe these two former uncles, he also promised to grant Nong Cuidan the queen and be on par with Queen Chen.

For this reason, Qin Acai and his son fought openly and secretly with the eldest brothers of the eldest brothers. On the surface, Qin Acai and his son controlled the army, but in fact, the eldest brothers of the eldest brothers of the eldest brothers were the ones who had the real say because they held Nong Liuniang.

He Ran couldn't help laughing when she heard the news.

Nong Liuniang was Wang Hao's original wife. Wang Hao used the power of the Nong family to raise an army. After gaining a foothold, he married Queen Chen in order to gain recognition from the Han people.

On the surface, the second queen is on par, but in fact, Wang Hao did not allow Nong Liuniang to give birth to a child. He did not want to have descendants of the Dong people's blood.

After seeing through his intentions, Nong Liuniang turned against him, rose up and snatched half of Wang Hao's territory with the support of the old Dong King.

But now, for the sake of the position of queen, the people of the Nong family killed the old Dong King and imprisoned Nong Liuniang. The brothers turned against each other and killed each other.

He Ran really wants to care about this nostalgic business and also wants to wade into this muddy water.

She even wanted to go there in person.

But it was too far away, and Zhou Cangyue was almost the same, but firstly, Nong Liuniang might not necessarily want to cooperate with Zhou Cangyue, and secondly, Zhou Cangyue couldn't take care of herself.

He Ran thought about it and his eyes fell on Zhong Yi.

She remembered the female killers Zhong Yi took over from Helinguan.

Those female killers are still in Hengshan.

He Ran called Zhong Yi, but she didn't beat around the bush and just talked about Dongxi.

Zhong Yi looked at her and asked, "Can you let the people in the cave obey you?"

He Ran looked at him and suddenly said, "There was a man named Jiang Yuanfang in the previous dynasty. He was half of the blood of the Dong people. He was a giant businessman and a local gentry, but he was despised by the Han people. The local Han officials even joined forces. Come and calculate his wealth.

Jiang Yuanfang's two sons and one daughter died for this, and the Han officials even charged Jiang Yuanfang with the charge of tyrants and put him in prison.

Jiang Yuanfang bribed the guards and escaped from the prison.

He knew very well that his situation was in danger. In the chaotic times, his family wealth and his blood would bring him a catastrophe. He wanted to find someone to rely on. ”

He Ran said this and looked at Zhong Yi with a bright look.

The distant memory was opened, and Zhong Yi remembered this person.

Zhou Chi was in Xiangyang at that time.

Jiang Yuanfang came to join Zhou Chi and promised that he could persuade the King of Dong to surrender to the court, but after the matter was completed, Zhou Chi would grant him the title of Xuanfu Envoy.

But Zhou Chi did not agree!

He Jinghong later heard that he had asked him later, and Zhou Chi said so.

"If you are not a person of my race, you must have a different intention."

He even almost killed Jiang Yuanfang.

Afterwards, Jiang Yuanfang fled from Xiangyang City, and he surrendered to King Baoxiang and persuaded the three most powerful cave masters at that time to surrender to King Baoxiang, who named him the general.

In order to thank King Baoxiang for his kindness, Jiang Yuanfang protected that land throughout his life. At that time, the land under Jiang Yuanfang was the territory where Wang Hao and Nong Liuniang were now combined.

Until Zhou Chi ascended the throne, he did not take the land into his pocket, which means that the southwest land has always been the King of Baoxiang.

Zhou Chi once sent a delegation to discuss peace talks with King Baoxiang, and the person who sent the peace talks was Jiang Yuanfang.

The result was that the peace talks failed.

Baoxiang King Pan has been in the southwest for many years and has fought with the imperial army for no less than a hundred major battles.

It was not until King Baoxiang died and Jiang Yuanfang died, and the descendants of King Baoxiang had an internal strife, and Zhou Chi took the opportunity to send troops.

Unfortunately, Zhou Chi did not recover this land until his death. The battle lasted for five or six years and ended at the hands of Taizong.

Although the descendants of Baoxiang King were driven away, there were many years of war and the people were living in poverty. Although the imperial army sent officials to various places in the southwest, these officials were in a difficult situation. The Miao people, the Dong people and other barbarians continued to conflict. Later, King Gui became a vassal. This situation not only did not improve, but instead took a sharp turn for the worse.

The imperial court repeatedly suppressed it with force, but it had little effect.

Until the King of Jin raised his army and the world was in chaos, Wang Hao joined forces with the forces of the Dong people and raised his troops, gradually forming the current situation.

The reason why He Ran mentioned this past is because she knew that Zhou Chi must have regretted it later.

Sure enough, when He Ran saw Zhong Yi's ice face, his eyes changed color with the naked eye.

"Do you want me to go?" Zhong Yi asked.

He Ran smiled: "I'm asking you to lead the team. The local situation is complicated and you must be."

Zhong Yi said coldly: "Aren't you afraid that I will become the second treasure elephant king?"

He Ran asked back: "Do you do?"

Zhong Yi didn't say anything.

It's not whether it can be done or not, it's that he can't do it.

The Baoxiang King himself is a barbarian. The locals believe in gods. The Baoxiang King is the largest tribe leader and the only king recognized by the high priest. The locals believe that the Baoxiang is the incarnation of the gods in the world.

With the power of a country, Zhou Chi was unable to defeat the Baoxiang King until his death. What kind of virtue can he be like? He can become the second Baoxiang King?

Even He Ran believes that at least she can't do it now.

"What's going on with those female killers now?" He Ran asked.

Zhong Yi's voice was faint: "It can be used."

He Ran said, "Pick a few people."

A few days later, the team led by Zhong Yi and He Jiangqi as the deputy captain was formed.

There are 30 people in this team, including Jinyiwei, Eagle Team members, and Hengshan’s female killer.

He Ran called Mu Ling and said to her, "These people are lent to you, bring them with you, rescue Nong Liuniang, and help her regain military power."

Mu Ling didn't expect that He Ran gave her only thirty people. Although she was a little disappointed, she remembered that Nong Liuniang had expressed her admiration for He Ran more than once. She thought that although there were only thirty people, maybe these thirty people were there. People are very powerful.

There is no one else she can ask for help now, let alone anyone else is willing to help.

Mu Ling embarked on the road to home with this support team with a nervous mood. The journey is long, but she has hope.

After seeing Mu Ling off, He Ran went to Lao's house to pay homage to Lao Guanghuai and his wife.

After Lao Guanghuai and Mrs. Shangguan returned to the capital, He Ran often asked someone to send them things, but she was too busy. Except for the meeting when they first came back, this was He Ran's first visit.

She respects the couple very much, and they truly regard her as their granddaughter.

Lao Guanghuai and Mrs. Shangguan did not expect He Ran to come here in person. The two were surprised and happy, especially Mrs. Shangguan, who held He Ran's hand and couldn't bear to let go.

"I made this dried fruit myself. If you taste it, I will ask someone to put it on you. If you like it, I will put it on your side and take it out when you want to eat it."

Lao Guanghuai hurriedly said, "What is her identity now? How can she carry a joke with you? You are so confused."

Mrs. Shangguan said embarrassedly: "Then wait until there are no outsiders before taking them out to eat."

He Ran hasn't enjoyed this kind of warmth from relatives for a long time. She picked up a piece of dried fruit and put it in her mouth, and said happily: "This dried fruit is so delicious. Grandma, please put more stuff for me. I usually want to buy it. I can't buy such delicious dried fruits."

Mrs. Shangguan was overjoyed and happily prepared the dried fruits.

Lao Guanghuai asked at this time, "You are here to find me, is there something wrong?"

No mistakes, one song, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one reading!

He Ran smiled and said, "Can my grandfather come out?"

Lao Guanghuai was stunned and smiled bitterly, "I have been begging for bones for a long time. Besides, if you ask me to come out of the mountain, aren't you afraid of being dirty by the world?"

He Ran shook her head: "Selecting the wise will not avoid relatives. Besides, my grandfather is a well-known capable official. You have the talent of a prime minister. Grandfather, please help me."

Lao Guanghuai was stunned: "You asked me to go to the Ministry of Revenue?"

He Ran sighed: "Grandfather, you are the most suitable person and the person I can trust the most. I am too short of money now."

Lao Guanghuai thought for a moment and nodded slowly: "Okay."

He Ran didn't expect that Lao Guanghuai agreed so well that she couldn't use any long speech she had originally prepared.

She stayed in Lao Mansion for meals and brought a lot of snacks when she left.

After the official exam, she worked in the side hall of Wenxian Hall, but never stayed there overnight. Even if she was busy until late at night, she would return to her home in Laomofang Hutong.

Today is the earliest time I have been home recently.

As soon as he entered the house, Xiao Ba flew over and shouted loudly, "There are guests and guests."

There are not many people who can be regarded as a guest by Xiao Ba.

The Eighth Master has high vision.

Qingzhuo came out and said to He Ran, "It's Miss Chang here."

The girl Chang who Qingzhuo said was Lu Chang, Lu Zhen's cousin, and is currently the shopkeeper of Jinghonglou, the capital.

Lu Chang stood in front of He Ran pretty, and He Ran smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for two or three months, and you seem to have grown taller again."

Lu Chang was surprised: "Really? I didn't even realize it myself."

He Ran asked, "Have you eaten?"

Lu Chang nodded: "Sister-in-law Jin cooked noodles for me."

Sister Jin is the chef here.

The two walked into the room and He Ran asked, "Is there anything wrong with you coming here so late?"

Lu Chang said, "Jinghonglou received a business order, and I am here to ask the boss for instructions."

He Ran knew that the "business" Lu Chang mentioned was definitely not the business in the silver building.

It’s the real business of Jinghonglou.

"Tell me," He Ran said.

Lu Chang: "The person who came from Jinling. He was the servant of the former Minister of Works, Lord Dong. He asked Jinghonglou to find Lord Dong Jinzhen, the granddaughter of Lord Dong."

The Lord Dong who Lu Chang mentioned retired after Min Chen ascended the throne. After resigning, Lord Dong returned to his hometown in Jiangnan, and there has been no news since then.

However, according to the news He Ran heard, the reason why Lord Dong retired early was because someone involved him and said that he had made friends with bandits. For this reason, the Jinyiwei also checked him. Although no evidence was found, Dong The adults were greatly hit by this and couldn't afford to get sick. Later, they retired.

He Ran said, "The Dong family had already gone to Jiangnan before the King of Jin raised his army. What happened to Dong Jinzhen?"

Lu Chang said, "According to the servant, Lord Dong closed his door to thank the guests after returning home, but he once held a high position and did not want to see anyone, but many people were rushing to make friends with him, and those people asked him. When Dong Jinzhen was not engaged, she first came to propose marriage. After being rejected, she tried every means to get close to Dong Jinzhen.

On the 15th day of the lunar month, Mrs. Dong would take her family's family to the temple to burn incense. Someone would meet Dong Jinzhen in the temple, which damaged Dong Jinzhen's reputation.

Dong Jin was really depressed. Mrs. Dong felt sorry for her granddaughter, so she sent her to her grandfather's home in Shunde Mansion to relax.

Dong Jinzhen's grandfather's surname is Qi. Old Master Qi is an old Hanlin, and the Qi family is also a scholarly family.

But only half a year later, Lord Dong received an urgent letter from the Qi family, and Dong Jinzhen was kidnapped by the bandits.

At that time, the Qi family said that Dong Jin was really robbed by bandits on the way out to burn incense, but the person sent by Lord Dong found Dong Jin's maid and knew that this was not the case. Dong Jin Zhen was probably framed by the Qi family's cousins.

However, the Qi family refused to admit it, and the Dong family avenged the officials. The two families turned against each other since then, but in the end, even the government did not find out whereabouts of Dong Jin really.

The Dong family has been looking for Dong Jinzhen, but not long after, the court moved the capital south and the Dong family had to stop searching.

The reason why the Dong family secretly sent people north now is because they received news that some people said that in the year when they moved the capital, they met a woman in the capital like Dong Jinzhen.

Therefore, the Dong family sent the loyal servant north, but they looked dark and begged to Jinghong Tower. ”

He Ran was secretly surprised, but unexpectedly received an order from Lord Dong.

Although this Lord Dong was a civil servant, he did not rely on the imperial examination to enter the officialdom. His ancestors were commonly known as craftsmen, and the whole family was skilled craftsman.

Lord Dong failed the imperial examination, but was noticed by Emperor Taizong and asked him to be responsible for building the palace library.

Although Emperor Taizong was worried about his character, he loved books as his destiny. The library built by Lord Dong made Emperor Taizong very satisfied. Lord Dong also entered the Ministry of Works. Later, he rose to prominence and became the Minister of State.

Lu Chang asked, "Master, will we accept this business?"

After all, that Lord Dong is now in Jiangnan, and everyone is in an opposing relationship.

He Ran asked, "How much is the offer?"

Lu Chang: "You have not talked about the price yet. You agree to accept the order. I will make another offer."

He Ran smiled and said, "You are the big shopkeeper now, you can take charge of this matter."

Lu Chang asked tentatively, "That's it to be able to take it?"

"Of course I can take it. It would be a pity if I don't take it. However, this order is not difficult, you can raise the price." He Ran said.

Lu Chang left happily. The next day, He Ran learned from Liuxia that Lu Chang had a price of 30,000 taels, and the Dong family agreed and paid a deposit of 5,000 taels!

The name Dong Jinzhen is obviously called seriously, so this paragraph was not inserted into force, and there is a foreshadowing in front of it.

(This chapter ends)