Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Chapter 36: Suspicious cloud in the south of the Yangtze River

Glance Pavilion by the Xianghu Lake in Yuhang Prefecture, Jiangnan County. Jiangnan in late autumn looks so leisurely and elegant, so many literati and poets took the opportunity to travel, aroused a lot of poetic meaning, and left many popular poems.

The largest river in Yuhang Prefecture--the Qiantang River has a lake on both sides of it. Plain and simple, like a small family jasper in the countryside. But in comparison, the reputation of West Lake is even better. Visitors from other places are more attracted by the eternal swan song of the great poet of this dynasty. As far as the actual scenery is concerned, the Xianghu Lake in the south of Qiantang is actually no less than that in the north of the Yangtze River. west lake.

The mountains are beautiful and sparse, and the water is clear and deep. The people of the town say that the scenery is as beautiful as Xiaoxiang, so Xianghu Lake got its name. Xianghu Lake is shaped like a gourd, with a vast surface, islands in the lake, mountains in the islands, springs in the mountains, and pavilions beside the springs. The scenery is elegant and beautiful. Climbing up to the Yilan Pavilion, looking up, "people are faintly connected to their hometowns, and monks and Buddhists come out of Xueluo leisurely", which makes people feel that the sky is high and the clouds are calm, and their hearts are open.

Today's Yilan Pavilion is full of people, the lake patrolling soldiers have stopped the boats going to the island in the middle of the lake, and a group of literati and inkmen are full of complaints, but they dare not openly confront them, so they have to swim around the lake in resentment. Looking at the mountains and rivers in the middle of the lake, I sighed.

His obese body made it difficult for him to climb the not-too-high Yilan Pavilion. He declined the suggestion of going up the mountain in a sedan chair. Only then did he realize that going up the mountain was not something such a person could easily do. It was so easy. With the help of attendants, I climbed to the halfway up the hillside of the pavilion, already panting and sweating.

After he rested for a long time, when he returned to normal and enjoyed the scenery outside the pavilion, Jiuhou's guests also arrived quietly. Arranged within ten feet to prevent peeping and unfavorable people.

Zhanyan extended his hand to signal for someone to take a seat, and the fat man turned around with a smile.

"Mr. Liao, why are you sighing?" The visitor raised his thick eyebrows and sat down with a smile.

"It's just a matter of feeling, such a beautiful autumn scenery, how long can I enjoy it?" The obese man looked worried about the country and the people.

"Oh? Why did Mr. Liao say that?" The visitor was so surprised that he even put down the tea cup he had just picked up.

"Come, come, taste this Yuhang tribute------ purple bamboo shoots. This is brewed from Jinsha Spring. Even His Majesty the Emperor would have a rare taste." He took a sip carefully.

Seeing that the other party did not answer, and the visitor did not ask any more questions, he picked up the teacup and uncovered it, and the white air floated up, and slowly approached his nose. I took a sip and savored it carefully, ""The Book of Tea" said: "In the yin forest on the cliffs, the purple ones are the best, and the green ones are the second; the bamboo shoots are the best, and the buds are the second.' Sincerely do not deceive."

With a faint smile, the obese man put down the teacup and said, "How is Your Highness?"

"Thank you, Mr. Liao, for your concern. Your Highness is fine. It's just that the domestic situation has been unstable recently. Your Highness is worried about state affairs. You can't eat every day, and you can't sleep at night." The other party didn't seem to have any other expressions, and his heart was a little disappointed and a little relieved.

"Oh? Soldiers come to block, water comes to cover, the disease of ringworm and scabies is nothing to worry about, Your Majesty is wise and wise, has the talents of the world, and many important officials in the court follow him, and he will surely be able to determine the world with his sword." The fat man's face There was a hint of a smile on his face, and he raised his jaw slightly and said.

The visitor is a little confused, what is the meaning behind the other party's words? Why is it a little hard to figure out.

Seeing that the visitor looked normal, but there was suspicion in his eyes, and the obese old man didn't explain much, just served tea and sipped slowly.

"Isn't Mr. Liao too optimistic? If the Taiping Sect can only be called a disease of ringworm, then I'm afraid the empire will not be what it is now." The visitor spoke very cautiously, paying attention Looking at the expression change of the fat man.

"Hey, although the current situation is not good, it will not hurt the foundation of the empire. As long as the south of the Yangtze River, the five lakes and the East China Sea are not in chaos, the empire is capable of turning the situation around. Besides, there is a threat from the northwest behind the Taiping sect. It's probably not easy to survive easily." The obese man replied lightly. Indeed, the fiscal revenue and material production of the three counties of Jiangnan, Wuhu, and Jinling can account for almost 80% of the total income of the empire. As long as they have the backing of these three counties, they are not afraid.

The visitor's eyes shrank suddenly, and his face became serious, "According to Mr. Liao, then Li Wufeng will send troops to Kansai?" He learned from the information that Li Wufeng had a close relationship with the fat man in front of him when he was in the imperial capital. This guy also has a relationship with Li Wufeng?

"What do you think?" The obese man asked back with a smile.

The visitor nodded silently, with a thoughtful look on his face, and stopped talking.

"With Duke Liao's wisdom, where will the future situation of the empire go? Your Highness is very worried about the current situation. I am here in the south of the Yangtze River, and I also want to hear Duke Liao's opinion." The visitor stopped dwelling on the previous questions , ask directly.

The obese man secretly said "Here we come", but he didn't show any expression on the surface, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, I'm blunt, I can't talk about good ideas there, but after this chaos, it's hard for the north to survive. "

He secretly scolded the old fox in his heart, but the visitor had no choice but to pretend to be educated, and nodded his head in agreement.

He didn't want to go around too many circles, but the fat man in front of him was too slick. Every time he talked about the key point, he would talk about him from left to right, and he couldn't get an accurate answer from him. Being managed by this person like an iron bucket, even the senior generals of the garrison have a close relationship with him, and the relationship with the high-level of another important force, the Imperial Navy, is even more extraordinary.

My master has always hoped to get the support of the other party, but no matter how he shows his favor, this guy always has an ambiguous attitude. On the surface, there is nothing unusual about his firm support, but what is going on in his heart, it is always difficult to have an absolute Definitely sure.

Now that the empire is in turmoil, my master wants to come to Jiangnan by himself. In addition to strengthening the control of his original forces, another big purpose is to find out the bottom of this guy again. If we don't get a clear answer, I'm afraid I'm going to make another arrangement on my own side.

But looking at the current appearance, this guy is likely to confuse his words again, and his master's idea may come to nothing again. Thinking of this, the visitor stood up and walked to the window, holding the pavilion pillar, and looking at the vast expanse. The lake water, the water is shining, and the mountains are empty. At this time, the drizzle started to fall quietly at some point, adding to the misty and rainy atmosphere of the scenery outside the window.

"Green straw hats, green coir raincoats, you don't have to go back in the slanting wind and drizzle. There is heaven above, and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. It is true." Although I am in a bad mood, I can see the lake and mountains as far as I can see. , but couldn't help expressing a heartfelt exclamation.

"Oh, since my husband likes it so much, why don't you stay in Jiangnan for a while, why do you have to return in a hurry?" The fat man also got up and came to the window, showing his face and smiling.

"I'm on business, I can't help myself." The visitor also smiled, "Next time I have a chance, I must visit the scenic spots in the south of the Yangtze River."

"Why do you need to do it next time? This time is not just right. The autumn is high and the sky is high and the clouds are clear. It is a good time for autumn outings. Liao really hopes that Mr. Liao can stay in the south of the Yangtze River for a while. Maybe when the time comes, Liao will still I have a lot of ideas to share with my husband." The obese man had a serious look on his face at this time, and there was nothing unusual about it.

Hearing the fat man's words suddenly, the visitor was also surprised, but looked at the other person's expression, but it didn't look like a joke. Could it be that the other party really wanted to make a clear decision with himself? But why have to wait for a while? Or will there be other changes in the current situation during this period of time? But no matter what the situation is, just to speak to the other party, I have to stay. If I can really get the support of the other party, what's the point of staying for a year or so?

"Then it's better to be respectful than obedient, and to bother you." The visitor finally accepted the fat man's invitation.

In the battle field in Bonan City, the fortifications are fortified, with one sentry at five steps and one post at ten steps. The independent 3rd Infantry Division is also stepping up its march to Bonan, and it is estimated that it will arrive at Bonan today.

"The empire hasn't responded yet?" Wufeng asked anxiously beside Qin Shuangying who was sorting out information~IndoMTL.com~ Well, not yet. According to the information sent by Mr. Guji, it seems that the central government of the empire has a big disagreement on which part of the troops to deploy to reinforce the Kansai battlefield, and His Majesty the Emperor is also difficult to make a decision. Now only the third and fourth divisions of the Fourth Army stay in Tianshui The regiment has set off to the west, but the progress is very slow, maybe it is still in the running-in period. "Qin Shuangying raised her head, looking at Wufeng with a pair of beautiful red phoenix eyes.

"Well," Wufeng let out a long breath, and asked casually, "How are the divisions of She Nei and Yue Shan doing?"

"The Second Independent Division is in good condition. It has been secretly hidden in Yangma's mouth. It has followed your order. Except for a brigade of troops stationed in Guanguan, others are not allowed to leave the camp to prevent leakage of the situation. "Qin Shuangying glanced at her boss and lover in a strange way. This is the second time she has asked this question today. It seems that her lover is really absent-minded.

The Second Independent Division has been holding back in Zhegu Pass for a long time. Ever since the war broke out in Kansai, Wufengbian ordered the troops to enter the highest state of combat readiness, especially the Second Independent Division at the front line Even more so, he was ready to fight, as long as Wufeng gave an order, he could rush to the Partridge Pass dozens of miles away according to the plan that had been practiced many times.

Don't say that they have been waiting to see through, Wufeng himself has long been eager to try, but without the order of the court, Wufeng is unwilling to risk the crime of raising troops without authorization, so wait a little longer, I believe it will not happen How long will it take for him to get real orders? Wufeng, who was looking at the night sky outside the window, thought so, but he didn't expect that the empire's central government had already reached such a deep level of guard against him. The plan to send his troops into Kansai to quell the chaos was still not taken into consideration.