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Ten days after Qi Xiao entered the mountain, the first snow fell on Fenglin Mountain.

The fine white snow began to fall silently in the middle of the night, and it was not until the sky was supposed to be bright that people realized that it was snowing, and a thin layer of snow and ice had accumulated on the ground, and the cold air was floating on the ice layer Like frost like fog.

The food from Fuzhou arrived two days ago, but it was not sent to the camp when the weather was fine, so it was counted and sent to the mountains.

In addition to food and medicinal materials, bows and crossbows, knives and axes, clothing and bedding to keep out the cold, etc. were transported to the mountains one after another.

During this period of time, Tang Ling hardly stayed out of his "tent" in the Dingyuan military camp. Others thought that he was very leisurely, but in fact he was not.

Qing Lan handed the white pill to Tang Ling, and said, "Master, it's too difficult for us to contact Xing Luowei in the Dingyuan Army. We are surrounded by Qi Xiao's people. When I came just now, Chi Yue was in the tent again." hang out."

Tang Ling soaked the white pills into a special potion, and nodded slightly: "It's not easy to still receive the letter now. After entering Fenglin Mountain, we really cut off the news. It won't be until the spring of next year, when we reach the state of Qi. Have the opportunity.

You don't need to pay attention to Chi Yue, he must know the secret message between Xingluowei, and he must also know that our letter can be sent. At this juncture, Chen and Zhou's coalition forces, he will turn a blind eye. "

"Then why is he hanging around in front of our tent?"

"...Be bored."

Tang Ling pushed aside the white pill, and there was a letter hidden inside, written in Huang Zexian's handwriting, which told Tang Ling about the situation in the Yuan capital. On the surface, the matter of Chen and Zhou's reconciliation was still being discussed, but in fact, His Majesty had already agreed to most of Tang Ling's conditions. , The marriage between Xi and the princess has been decided, and the wedding will be held when the princess turns 15; the [-] black iron mines will be sent to Dazhou in five years, and the first batch will be sent to Zhou in the spring of next year.

These were all expected, Tang Ling was more concerned about another matter Huang Zexian mentioned, that His Majesty dispatched troops to Linjiang Mansion for Lu Fangjin.

Lian Zhou or Lian Qi is not a multiple-choice question for His Majesty.

"Hmph..." Tang Ling snorted softly. The transfer of troops was expected, but Tang Ling didn't expect it to be so fast. It was only a month before they left Beijing and Lu Fangjin left Beijing, and there was no need at all. means to conceal.

It seems to show Qi Guo as a show, and let the spies of Qi State's accounting office know that Chen and Zhou may go to war again, and it seems to show Zhou Guo and Xun Anhou, such as Qi Xiao and Tang Ling. If you can't win, the battlefield will return to the Taihua River.

A long time ago, when Qi Xiao first entered Dali Temple, Tang Ling inquired about the situation of the transfer department in many ways, roughly estimated the money and silver used by Chen Guoneng for military expenses, and the result made him terrified. The treasury still has enough silver for military pay.

Therefore, His Majesty wants to fight with all his heart. For Chen Guo, the timing couldn't be better.

Although Qi Xiao failed to investigate the case of the Ministry of Household Affairs to the end, the case of Qing Luo Yu of Dali Temple stole more than a dozen gambling houses, shops, and the royalties of the eldest prince. Wealth of Righteousness", the Dingyuan Army of Yuanzhou Mansion urged not only the military pay for half a year, but also 2 taels more. Tang Ling and Qi Xiao knew what it was for. Chen Heng bought a lot of military supplies. The good thing is to keep transporting to the mountains day and night, as much as you can.

Contrary to Chen Guo, Zhou State's treasury is empty, and there is no money for war at all.

During the spring flood this year, the four prefectures of the state of Zhou were severely affected, and there was no harvest. They all depended on the relief provided by the imperial court. In addition to a war, the state of Zhou could not sustain itself.

Although he agreed to His Majesty's Chen Zhou coalition forces, at most Marquis Xun'an would be Chen Bing in the Qi territory, and it was impossible to send troops.

Tang Ling burned the letter, wrote two more letters, sealed them in two new white pills, and handed them to Qing Lan: "Find a chance to send it out as soon as possible.

These are the last two. "

There seems to be no difference between the two white pills, but if you look at them later, you can see that the seams are of different colors, the slightly pink one is destined for the Yuan capital, and the other slightly golden one is It is to be sent back to Dazhou.

"Young Master, what do you mean we are going to enter the mountain?"

"Well, just these two days."

"So fast..." Qing Lan sighed involuntarily. They hadn't entered the mountain yet, and he felt his bones hurt from the cold just in the camp. How could he bear it after entering the mountain.

Tang Ling had asked Qing Lan to pack her things a long time ago and was ready to enter the mountain at any time.

The first snow had fallen, and it was time for them to enter the mountains.

Tang Ling couldn't wait a long time ago, he wanted to see Qi Xiao.

Others don't know, even he himself has never thought that he would have such a strong yearning for Qi Xiao, day and night leading him to unconsciously look at the invisible mountains in the distance, and the man hiding in the deep mountains. missing person.

From the beginning of the separation, I have been strongly uncontrollable, and I am not thinking about it all the time. The more I get used to this kind of thinking, the more thoughts will arise. There seems to be a hole in my heart that cannot be filled, and the wind is blowing. , is to get people involved.

Tang Ling sighed and asked Qing Lan to go to work first.

He has other things to do.

When Qi Xiao returned to the camp, it was almost dusk, he came back on horseback, travel-stained, with mud, snow, leaves, grass on his cloak, at first glance he thought it was a dilapidated beggar who came out of nowhere.

He came back by himself again, and he didn't bring him in. The soldiers at the gate of the camp almost stopped him from entering, and they checked his badge repeatedly before letting him in.

Chi Yue was also taken aback when he saw Qi Xiao outside Tang Ling's tent: "Your Highness?"

Qi Xiao took a look at Chi Yue, and went to Tang Ling's camp with just a wave of his hand.

Chi Yue froze in place, then smiled, and quickly ordered people to prepare hot water for bathing.

Qi Xiao took off his cloak and shoes outside the tent, it was too dirty.

So when Tang Ling raised her eyes, she saw Qi Xiao who was not wearing shoes.

"...Why are you back?" Tang Ling stood up, looked at Qi Xiao, as if dreaming again, he hastily looked down at what he was writing on the desk, the ink was clear and the words were coherent, it wasn't a dream!

Qi Xiao hurried back all the way excitedly, and finally saw the person he was thinking about day and night, and wanted to rush over and hug him, but Tang Ling's silent appearance made his heart skip a beat. Is it because he dislikes his dirty appearance?

Tang Ling suddenly woke up like a dream, ran two steps and threw herself into Qi Xiao's arms, holding Qi Xiao's cheek and laughing silently.

His palm caressed Qi Xiao's messy beard, which made him feel a little painful and itchy, but made him crazy about it for some reason.

Before he had time to think, he had already leaned forward and kissed Qi Xiao.

Tang Ling smelled so good.

Qi Xiao thought silently, encircling Tang Ling tightly with his arms, and thought again, he seems to have lost weight again, why is his waist so thin and soft?

"Why are you back?" Tang Ling panted heavily.

"want to see you."

Qi Xiao didn't have time to explain, and kissed Tang Ling foolishly again. They had only been separated for ten days, and he couldn't help but think about it day and night. Only at this moment will the real Tang Ling be hugged in his arms. It seemed that he could only catch his breath and keep his heart beating, but this kind of satisfaction only lasted for a moment. When he couldn't help it, Qi Xiao tore off Tang Ling's skirt.

"Tang Ling... I miss you so much."

"I know, I miss you too."

Qi Xiao kissed Tang Ling's heart, holding down her desire, and slowly let Tang Ling go.

"what happened?"

"...It's so dirty, I stink, can't you smell it?"

Tang Ling laughed: "I can smell it, manly."

Qi Xiao blushed inexplicably, what did Tang Ling say!Dreadful!

Tang Ling pressed Qi Xiao's chest, and said with a smile: "I've been in the army for many years, can't I bear this?"

Qi Xiao suddenly became unhappy, is he the same as those stinky men?

Tang Ling touched Qi Xiao's beard, and there were many subtle emotions mixed in his heart, which made him a little confused for a while, liking, distressing, reluctant to part, and wanting to protect him.

"Why did you come back suddenly?"

"Come to pick you up, you're going into the mountains tomorrow."

"went well?"

"It's not going well, just barely."

"Chen Heng has been transporting things to the mountains for the past few days, I thought you were going well.

Is not it? "

Qi Xiao shook his head: "It's too slow to cut down trees to clear the way, so we can only use a wheelbarrow to transport it in.

We dug ten cellars on the three roads to store supplies, and stored those that couldn't be transported first, and then dug them out when the weather was good and pulled them with sleds. "

"What about you? Are you working hard? Are you getting along well with the soldiers?"

"Well, you know me. You don't even look like a prince from a distance. After entering the mountain, your son has become a beggar. We don't dislike each other, so naturally we don't have any quarrels."

Tang Ling was amused, rubbed her fingertips against the bruises under Qi Xiao's eyes, and couldn't help sighing: "Thank you for your hard work."

"I'm fine, I'm just worried that you won't be able to bear it.

Although you follow Marquis Xun An all the year round, military life will not make things difficult for you, but Fenglin Mountain is different. Other seasons make people live like wild animals, and winter really kills people. "

"Qinglan has formulated medicine to keep out the cold, and it is applied twice a day. I started drinking it a few days ago, so don't worry."

Qi Xiao nodded, but couldn't rest assured.

In the military camp, there are stoves and stoves, and there are many difficult days after entering the mountains.

Tang Ling held Qi Xiao's face and said, "If you show that you care about me and worry about me too much, it will make the soldiers feel dissatisfied and resentful. Don't show such an expression in the future."

"it is good."

Qi Xiao lowered his head slightly and pressed Tang Ling's forehead. In fact, Tang Ling was more worried about him.

"Your Highness, the hot water is ready."

Chi Yue shouted outside the tent.

"It's cold, the water gets cold quickly, I'll wash it for you."

Qi Xiao smiled: "Okay."