Huan Rong

Due to the relationship between Huan Xuan and Huan Wei, Ma and Murong did not live with other concubines after they arrived in Gushu, but arranged them in a corridor room two hundred steps away from the main room, so that Sima Huan's daily Come and see my son.

Thinking of Sima Huan's purpose of picking up his son, the two dared not be careless. First, they carefully inspected the room, and then summoned the servants one by one. They didn't use any servants who were born in front of them. They found all kinds of excuses to send them away on the spot. Lose.

In addition, the two were extremely wary of Huan Ji.

For any news involving the Second Young Master, it is necessary to send someone to inquire carefully, and dare not reveal anything.

In order to protect her son, the Murong family went all out, and only used Murong Xianbei's servants, who were arranged by the aunt, no matter whether they were unfamiliar or familiar, they were not allowed to step into the inner room without permission, and they were not allowed to approach Huan casually. Wei.

Once discovered, they must be punished with a stick, and if they cannot be beaten to death, they will also be maimed.

Even with the previous betrayal, in Murong's view, Xianbei servants are more trustworthy than Gushu's Han servants.

Unlike Mrs. Ma, she has no extravagant hopes for the so-called "children's position", and even avoids it out of fear.

According to the system and rules of the Jin Dynasty, Huan Wei will have a chance to be in power unless all the sons of Sima Huan are dead.Otherwise, just based on his Xianbei blood, he would be thousands of miles away from the prince of Nanjun.

Not everyone can have the luck of Li Lingrong and Sima Yao.

"Madam, everything has been properly arranged. All those who should be sent away will be lost. Those who cannot be sent away for the time being will also be sent outside, and they will definitely not go near Mr. Liulang."

In private, Xianbei servants still call Murong as his wife.

"I see."

Murong nodded and patted Huan Wei lightly.

Seeing that Huan Wei was not sleeping peacefully, he immediately signaled the servant to lower his voice, and said, "Here is no better than Jiankang. You must be careful in your affairs."

The servant girl promised in a low voice.

Murong continued: "In Jiankang, no matter how difficult life was, life was always safe. As long as we know what's going on, Your Highness will not make things difficult on purpose. Here, no matter how many pairs of eyes are watching, all of them have malicious intentions."

Comparing Jiankang and Gushu, Murong paused for a moment, with a gloomy expression on his expression.

"If you want to save your life, you must be careful in what you say and do, and you must be 12 points when you go in and out. A little carelessness may cause a disaster. At that time, I will not be able to protect myself, let alone you."

"promise."

The maidservant responded respectfully, looked carefully at Murong's expression, and said in a low voice: "Ma'am, the Lord brought the two young masters to Guyou, obviously intending to educate them personally. With Mr. Liu Lang's intelligence, as long as he teaches carefully, he will definitely be able to do it." The lord favors me. Madam and lord may not be able to take a step forward."

Having said that, the servant girl's eyes flashed brightly, obviously looking forward to it.

"Is this your own idea, or was someone instigated?"

"Going back to Madam, it's what I want." The servant continued, "Madam was born in the royal family, and the gentleman is born noble. If Madam wants to, I know that there are..."

"Shut up!" Murong shouted in a low voice.

"Ma'am?" The maidservant was interrupted midway, her face full of astonishment.

"Don't mention this matter again!" Seeing Huan Wei fast asleep, Murong sternly said to the servant, "What is my identity? I am a royal family in Ye City, but I am not as good as a common man in Jin! Mr. Liulang With Murong Xianbei's blood on his body, he was born to be looked down upon. What kind of honor is he talking about, and why should he compete with his brother?"

"But..." The maid wanted to persuade her again, but seeing Murong's expression, her words were all blocked in her throat, and she couldn't utter a word.

"This time I came to Guyou, our mother and son are here to defend others, we can't count on that position at all." Murong's words were filled with hatred, and the servant could not help but tremble.

"If Mr. Liu Lang is mediocre and unfavorable to his husband, there is still a way for our mother and son to survive. If not, Mr. Liu Lang and I will not survive a few years, and my aunt will be the burial ground of our mother and son!"

The servant girl was frightened, her face turned pale, her mouth opened and closed but she didn't speak.

"It's time to see clearly." Murong lowered her head and murmured, "This is not Yecheng, and I am no longer the noble girl of the past. Here, we are Hu people, just like Yuwen Xianbei who was born in the Huns. Xianbeihu."

"Ma'am, this slave deserves to die!" The servant girl was sweating on her forehead, her lips trembling violently, and immediately knelt down on the ground.She really lost her head, pretending to be clever, and almost put his wife and Liu Langjun in danger!

Murong still shook his head, asked the servant to stand up, and said: "Remember, as Liu Langjun, the more intelligent you are, the more dangerous you are. When I can't see you, you must try to guide him and prevent him Husband Lord, if you perform brilliantly in front of Husband Master, you can't overwhelm Huan Xuan. The more mediocre the better!"

She would rather turn her son into a waste and make him mediocre.Even if he was scolded and alienated by Sima Huan, and looked down upon by others, it was better than losing his life.

Huan Wei is a concubine with Hu blood, only mediocrity can survive.

What is the son of Nanjun, what is the future, if you can't live, it's all a dream, and it will be gone when you wake up.

At first, she hated Ma Shi, jealous that she was smarter than herself, and more favored by her husband than herself.Now, she has some sympathy for Ma Shi.

If you can't see your own situation clearly, and take moths to the fire with your parents and children, you will regret it one day.

"Madam, Mr. Lang is still young, so I'm afraid he can't understand Madam's painstaking efforts." The servant hesitated.

"If you don't understand, you don't understand. I just want to save his life. When he grows up, he will figure it out one day." Murong smiled wryly, gently brushed a strand of fine hair from Huan Wei's forehead, and looked at Wei Curl. The end of her hair, can't help but be in a daze.

There is no way out in Jindi, and there is no way to return to Murong Xianbei.

Where is the future for their mother and son?

Unlike the Murong family, the Ma family is full of ambitions and is determined to win the position of the son.

She knew that she was a concubine, and her status would never be comparable to that of Princess Nankang, and she would have to back off in front of Mrs. Li.However, if her son can become the son of Nanjun Duke, the entire Huan Mansion will belong to their mother and son.

When his son inherits the title, he can even ask for her title!

At that time, no matter where you go, you will be honored as "Madam".You don't have to be as sneaky as you are now, but upright and upright.

Thinking about the bright future, Mrs. Ma looked happy, and couldn't help but feel a little bit elated.

The servants were busy tidying up the suitcases, taking out the spring silk garments and skirts, and spreading them one by one.

A faint fragrance wafts through the room, the smell is not heavy, but it is extraordinarily refreshing.

Sima Huan finished his government affairs and stopped by to see his two sons.

Walking into the room, just in time to meet the dark fragrance floating, take two deep breaths, and the exhaustion of the day is completely swept away.Seeing Mrs. Ma coming forward, with a graceful figure, bowing her head shyly, revealing a section of her snow-white neck, her heart suddenly became hot.

"I have seen the husband."

"Get up."

Sima Huan's voice was slightly hoarse, he wanted to see Huan Wei after seeing Huan Xuan, but he completely forgot about it at this moment.After eating at Ma Shi's place, he ignored her servants, picked her up by the waist, and walked into the inner room impatiently.

Ma Shi let out an exclamation, seemingly panicked, but a glint of complacency flashed in his eyes.

In the room full of incense, the lights have been burning through the third watch.

When he woke up the next day, Sima Huan felt his forehead swelled, and he was tired like never before.

Thinking it was caused by indulgence at night, he didn't take it seriously, and still summoned the shogunate officials on time to deal with government and military affairs in the jurisdiction, and at the same time, he did not forget to keep in touch with King Langya and maintain the "friendly" relationship between them.

From then on, Sima Huan seemed to be fascinated by Mrs. Ma, and stayed in her room for five consecutive days.Seizing the opportunity, Ma seized every opportunity, and often brought Huan Xuan to him, winning praise from Sima Huan several times.

However, within a few days, everyone in the mansion knew that the seventh son was very intelligent, and he was extremely loved by Duke Nanjun.

Ma and Huanxuan's waters rose, Huan Wei seemed to be completely forgotten, Murong was relieved, and even silently thanked God.

The other concubines in the mansion were so jealous that their eyes were red, wishing to tear Ma Shi alive.In order to keep his honor and favor, he tried his best and tried his best to win Da Sima's attention.

Gentle Township is the Tomb of Heroes.

After several repetitions, Huan Wen finally couldn't hold on anymore.I had to avoid the back house for a while, and stayed alone in the main house for half a month.

Even so, his spirit is no better than before, the symptoms of headache appear and disappear, and his personality becomes irritable.He didn't like to listen to other people's opinions when dealing with government affairs, and became more and more domineering.

This change became more and more obvious, and everyone dared not say much, thinking that it was due to the increasing authority of Sima Huan, who was dissatisfied with the Empress Dowager Chu.

Only Xi Chao felt something was wrong, but Huan Wen's trust in him was no more than before, even if he wanted to investigate, he couldn't start.

Nanjun Gong's domineering words spread quickly, and even Jiankang heard about it.

It's not the deadliest yet.

As Huan Wen is a minister of power, there is not much harm in being domineering to him.

The most terrible thing is that Sima Huan's spirit is getting worse day by day, and he has never recovered to the past.Compared with when he returned from the Northern Expedition and offered captives under the city, at this moment, he looked more and more like a real half-centenarian, with his beard and hair graying and wrinkles gradually forming.

When the news of Gushu came out, Huan Rong had already left Jingkou, switched from water to land, and arrived in Yandu with more than [-] carts.

In Yandu in March, the grass grows and warblers fly, and the trees are lush.Dots of wild flowers bloom on the side of the road, and the air seems to carry the fragrance of flowers.

Looking at the majestic and towering city, Huan Rong couldn't help feeling a burst of emotion.

Thinking that when he first arrived in the West City, there was almost nothing except two dilapidated stone piers and a few rows of low houses.

Nowadays, with the completion of the city and the development of commerce and trade, the prosperity of the west city is no less than that of the east city.Because there is the largest inn in the city, and the price is relatively cheap, it has attracted quite a lot of business travelers from other places, and the largest number of them are Hu merchants.

As far as Yandu as a whole is concerned, the tax revenue alone can stand out from the crowd, surpassing other Qiao counties by two horses.

"Into the city."

Taking a deep breath, Huan Rong ordered the convoy to move on.

In front of the city gate, several private soldiers were inspecting the people who came in and out. When they saw the convoy carrying the Huan clan flag and saw that the drivers were all acquaintances, they couldn't help grinning, turned to the crowd and said, "Fujun, that's not right, Huan Your envoy is back!"

"Emissary Huan?"

"The imperial court conferred the title of Huan County Magistrate Youzhou Assassin, so of course he can no longer be called Fujun!"

Everyone was surprised for a while, and then they were overwhelmed with surprise, and rushed to tell each other.

The merchants and common people who stayed outside the city did not enter the city in a hurry, but "surrounded" Huan Rong's convoy, hoping to catch a glimpse of Huan Rong's demeanor.

Several young ladies who entered the city with their families even raised their voices and said loudly: "I heard that Mr. Lang is very beautiful, I admire him very much!"

"Lang Jun recited the classics of poetry for the girl from Jiankang, can you recite another one for me?"

Hearing the clear and tender voice, Huan Rong looked out of the car window in surprise, and saw that the speaker was a five or six-year-old girl, hugged by her father, holding a handful of wild flowers with one hand and about to throw them over, the corners of her mouth trembled slightly .

What is this called?

Throwing training starts with dolls?

Look at that father, not only did not stop but also helped.

Is there such a thing as educating children?ah? !

As a former parent, he was very worried.

The convoy was surrounded by crowds, and the health servants and private soldiers could not be driven away without orders.Fortunately, Shi Shao rushed to hear the news and rescued Huan Rong from the siege.

Seeing that there were fifty or sixty more unfamiliar faces in the team, and they looked like bandits rather than good people, Shi Shao couldn't help showing some doubts on his expression.

"It's a long story, and it's hard to say it clearly now. When I get back to the county government, I'll let Zhong Ren explain it to you in detail."

Huan Rong closed the car window, and the defenders in the city opened the way. The convoy passed through the city gate and drove towards the county government.

Compared with when we left, Yandu West City has undergone a lot of changes.

All the houses in the city have been completed, and they are all made of wood and stone.

Most of the doors and windows face the street, and there are banners hanging in front of the doors. Inns, restaurants, cookbooks, and grocery stores in the north and south are next to each other.

The shops were later turned into residences, and many foreign businessmen were attracted by the prosperity of Yandu and set up businesses in the city one after another.

According to Shi Shao's statistics, [-]% of the houses in Xicheng have been sold, and most of the rest are leased. Rent collection alone is enough for the refugees in Xicheng to live affluently.

Of course, the environment makes people.

Even if they have spare money, the people in the city seldom hide at home. They either start their own businesses, or travel with caravans, and some go to work in saltworks and workshops, and many people go to open up wasteland and farm outside the city. It's getting better and better.

Occasionally, there are a few idlers walking on the street, and they all have to be pointed at.Nowadays, villains and villains know how to work. How can a good man be like this, how can he not draw eyes.

"Last year, more than a dozen Hu merchants moved in. There was no place to resettle in the east and west cities. Most of the people in the north city were refugees, and they were unwilling to accept them. The servants made their own decisions and included them in the south city."

Passing through the long street paved with stone slabs, the carriage stopped in front of the county government office.

Along the way, Shi Shao picked up important things to report to Huan Rong, among them was the Hu merchant brought by Qin's Wubao.

"Because Duke Ming signed a contract with Lord Qin's lord, Qin's caravan travels between the two places every season. These Hu merchants come with the ship to market goods, the most are Persians, followed by Tuyuhun and Rouran, but Xianbei Huhe I haven't seen many of them."

Huan Rong fully understood why this situation happened.

Qin's Wubao plans to swallow Murong Xianbei's territory and take advantage of the situation to become king in the north.

When Qin Jing built a city in Xuzhou, he obviously wanted to fight steadily, beat his opponent down completely, and not give him a chance to stand up.

In this situation, if the two sides meet, they will start a fight. Which Xianbei person's brain is overwhelmed, dare to go to the border of Qin's Wubao to do business?If he is not regarded as a spy by Qin's Wubao, he will also be regarded as a collaborator by Yecheng. The goods and property are not guaranteed, and his life may be lost.

"I will stay in Yandu for ten days."

Before getting out of the car, Huan Rong said to Shi Shao: "From next month, the sea salt sent to Jingkou will increase by [-]%, and the price will still be the same as before. The amount sent to Jiankang can be reduced by an appropriate amount, and will be replenished slowly after the salt farm starts work."

"promise!"

When Huan Rong was talking to Shi Shao, Huan Yi jumped off the carriage and saw the three-meter-high archery tower, his mouth opened wide.

This is the county government office?Which barracks is it not?

"Brother, who made this county government office?"

Huan Rong turned around, and instead of answering Huan Yi's question, he smiled and said, "Brother, do you like it?"

"I like it, but I like it." Huan Yi is a warrior and has a special interest in military defense.

"Since that's the case, brother will surely agree to my proposal?"

Huan Rong took half a step slower, and walked forward side by side with Huan Yi.

"You only need to stay in Yandu for two or three months every year, and the affairs of the county will be handled by a special person, so you don't need to worry about it. When you find a suitable candidate, you can leave your post and go to Youzhou."

"I'm not worried about this." Huan Yi squeezed the back of his neck, and said hesitantly, "I'm worried that I don't have the ability, and I won't be able to help in the end, but it will drag brother down instead."

He can't read, and he gets a headache when he sees official documents.

The selection of officials and deputy lieutenant Luwei is okay, isn't it a joke to be in charge of a county's government order?

It's hard just to put on a show.

"Furthermore, my younger brother recommended me to be the county magistrate of Yandu. Will others take advantage of this and say that you are nepotism?"

Huan Rong looked at Huan Yi in surprise, his eyebrows almost flew out of the horizon.

Huan Yi looked at Huan Rong, gradually turning from worry to doubt.

"Why do you look at me like that?" Huan Yi touched his face.Is it possible that I ate rice cakes in the car before and got something on my face?

"Scholars should look at each other with admiration for three days." Huan Rong sighed, "The two servants really have a way! My brother will work in Yandu in the future, and you can continue to learn from Zhong Ren and Kong Yu."

Huan Yi was speechless.

It's not over in Jiankang, but if you leave Jiankang, you still have to suffer this crime?

"Brother, you are my real brother!" Huan Yi's face was full of bitterness, and his tough features were huddled together.

"Of course." Huan Rong said righteously, "I'm not a real brother, how could I put in so much effort! Brother, don't worry, even if Zhongren and Kong Yu are transferred to Youzhou, Jingde will still stay. Don't worry about no one to guide you."

Huan Yi: "..."

He suddenly felt that it might not be a good idea to leave Jiankang.

Huan Rong didn't know what his brother was thinking at all, after a short rest, he remembered the two letters Xie Xuan entrusted him with, tapped his fingers on the table, looked at the empty scaffolding, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

I don't know when Brother Ying will return from hunting. He must contact Qin Jing as soon as possible. If possible, it is best to meet him.

Xuzhou, Pengcheng County

After Xiangli Liu and Xiangli Cong left, Xiangli Song and Xiangli Zao sped up their speed. Heavy weapons such as catapults and battering rams were built one after another. They were used with military chariots. disadvantage.

The military car sent to Beidi is a simplified version. Compared with Huan Rong's special frame, it is basically the gap between Bora and BMW.

If this is the case, it is also a product of Gongshu Chang, and it is the only one in the north.Regardless of charging in front of the formation or chasing the remnants of the enemy, it can play a small role.

Xiangli Zao has a temper and can't rest for a moment.

After the battering ram was built, the bed crossbow was researched.

Due to conditions in Yandu, I can't stretch my hands and feet a little.In Pengcheng, there are not so many taboos. Qin's Wubao is rich and powerful, as long as there are finished products, he doesn't care how much he wastes.

Qin Jing was busy supervising the construction of the city, training the recruits, and rehearsing the battle formation.

Knowing that Xianglizao was tossing the bed crossbow, without a word, he led someone to rob Lanling County, exchanged all the gold and silver he got for iron, and sent a letter to Luozhou, calling in the best blacksmith in the city to cooperate with Xiangli. Jujube's "R&D work".

As for whether the Xianbei prefect of Lanling is crying like a river...what does it have to do with him?

"This crossbow is powerful, and it is a sharp weapon for attacking and defending cities."

Qin Jing knew very well that Father had seen through the Jin court, and no longer wanted to cooperate with it, but planned to defeat the Hu people by himself and unify the Northland.

The relationship with the Jin court can be discussed later.

After all, whether the north can really be unified, Qin Ce is not sure, and Qin Jing is also not fully sure.But as the son of the Qin family, inheriting the blood of the first emperor, he should defend the Central Plains of China, fight and fight, and leap horses.

Since the turmoil at the end of the Han Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms have stood together, the Western Jin Dynasty has unified, the Hu family has moved inland, and the Qin family has risen in Xihe.

Wubao has experienced countless big battles and small battles, and the head of the Qin family rarely dies.Among the Qin family, the more descendants of the lord, the more he died in battle and his body was shrouded in horse leather.

Qin Jing understands this truth, Qin Jue and Qin Jue are also very clear, even Qin Jue and Qin Yu are ready to die in battle.As the son of the Qin family, this is an established destiny.No one can break it until the troubled times come to an end.

Climbing to the top of the city and looking at the southern land, Qin Jing stood still for a long time, isolated like a pine tree.

The blue sky is thousands of miles away, and the sound of eagles resounds through the sky, tearing apart the rare silence.

The vigorous goshawk flew from the south, hovered over the top of the city, found the target, and immediately swooped down.

"Ahei?"

Qin Jing was awakened from contemplation, seeing the flying goshawk and the bamboo tube tied to the goshawk's leg, the desolate breath of ice and snow melted immediately.After reading the letter in the bamboo tube, the corners of his lips were slightly lifted, and his eyes were blurred with a smile.