Love Affairs in Chang’an Chapter 279: Don’t Xiangyang
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Leaving the barracks, Qin Mubai returned to the residence of Princess Gaoyang in Xiangcheng, and saw that she was still asleep. So he left a letter, and immediately left Xiangcheng with Yin Yang and others, and went to Xiangyang to take care of military and political affairs.
Pang Fei is still stationed at Xinye Military Port with the troops of Xiangzhou Military Mansion. No order, they have not retreated, even after knowing that Xiangcheng was broken, they have been stationed here, even if they knew that there were tens of thousands of Li Ji's army ahead, they did not retreat without authorization.
At the moment, this army seems to have become his loyalty.
Qin Mubai ordered that the whole army withdrew to the Xiangyang army station. While on the ship, Qin Mubai temporarily handed over military affairs to Pang Fei, and asked him to temporarily act as the deputy chief. If there is a change after returning to the imperial court, Chang'an will issue a letter of its own.
At this time, Qin Mubai didn't know whether he would really go to the border to fight; if he could, then the post of Captain Xiangzhou Zechong should not be ignored. After all, Xiangzhou is also a small "base area". At least, there is Wu Meiniang doing business here, and someone needs to take care of her. It is a good foreshadowing to leave Pang Fei temporarily.
The army drove to Juntun. Qin Mubai and Pang Fei spent a while in the barracks and left the place for Xiangyang County. First went to the governor's mansion and stayed with the governor's authority.
Li Ke did leave a letter. Qin Mubai looked faithfully and couldn't help but smiled knowingly.
It's really the same thing that the hero sees, and Li Ke also thought of this layer in unison—draw the line and temporarily cut off contact.
Qin Mubai has always believed that the prince Li Ke is more mature and wise than himself in many aspects. Right now, Fang is the best proof. It was only through Li Ji's instruction that he realized it, but Li Ke might have thought of this level a long time ago. It's just because of love, I haven't said it clearly. It is also a good thing to use the opportunity of Li Ke's matter to speak out.
It also saved Qin Mubai from a setback. In this case, it is indeed inconvenient to arrive at noodles. Leave the letter short and clearly, the two will naturally be able to tell their confidants for a long time, and will not give rise to other unhappiness and misunderstandings.
After leaving the governor's mansion, Qin Mubai went to the countryside, where there was a set of his own "secret private wealth"-the "research" institute.
The last time the prince left, the tidal flats department who was going to supervise the left school office was left behind with the "help" of Qin Mubai and continued to ponder the cast of the red cannon. For several months, this master craftsman with exquisite craftsmanship and sincerity and pragmatism finally succeeded in casting this cannon, which was never touched by the predecessors, with only a piece of Qin Mubai's picture and text!
The three old apprentices of Niu Wuzhi did not humiliate their mission, and worked with Tu Youhai to research and improve the "Five Fingers God Thunder", making it more suitable for use in cannons. Now, the probability of blasting the chamber has dropped to an extremely low level, and the cannon's quasi-center can gradually be controlled by people. Although it is still impossible to point and shoot like the current advanced military artillery, the error rate has gradually narrowed.
The situation is gratifying.
Qin Mubai arrived here, and the four came out together. Everyone chatted for a while about the progress of the artillery craftsmanship, and tried to fire two cannons for Qin Mubai to see.
The results are pretty good.
The target of the test shot was a few continuous trees on a wilderness beach two hundred steps away. The first shot deviated by seven or eight steps, and the second shot that was debugged successfully destroyed it.
"General, this gun was probably made successfully. However, the gunner may have to go through many times of proficiency and practice before he can successfully master the method of shooting. Otherwise, it is easy to accidentally be injured." Tu Youhai said, "Also, this gun is definitely not able to be cast in large quantities now. Because just the polishing of the barrel is a very fine work. It requires an experienced craftsman like me who can handle it for thirty or forty days and nights. It can only be done by Japan."
"Well, it's really hard work for you." Qin Mubai nodded and smiled and said, "Now, Wang Wu and I are leaving Xiangyang for the capital. However, the promises you and I have previously counted as well. If you are willing Staying in Xiangyang to work as a sima of a certain department, I will be active immediately after I return to the imperial court to ensure that you will be fulfilled. Of course, you can also choose to go to Beijing with us. At that time, it is not difficult to recommend you to be a Beijing official."
"Oh, the general and King Wu... won't you return to Xiangzhou in the future?" Tu Youhai asked in surprise and disappointment.
"It's hard to tell." Qin Mubai said, "Maybe, maybe not. Even if you do, you have to wait a while. What do you think?"
Tu Youhai thought about it. If King Wu and Qin Mubai were here together, he was "promoted" by Qin Mubai, and there were people above him who were good officials, of course it would be a great thing. But the two of them are gone, leaving their lonely person here to "fight", it is hard to say what the future is, it is better to return to Chang'an and continue to be my left school office order!
"Humble job, I would like to go to Beijing with the general!" Tu Youhai said decisively.
"Okay, then you prepare, and you will leave in two days." After Qin Mubai finished speaking, he said to the three old men, "Three masters, I promised to endorse you in old age. Now I It’s about to leave Xiangyang, and the return date is uncertain. Go to Chang'an with me!"
The three old men hesitated and discussed for a while, they said that the people are returning to their hometowns and the leaves are back to their roots. They are old and unwilling to leave the native Xiangyang, and they want to stay here to protect the filial piety for the childless Niu Wuzhi. . To prepare gunpowder, the pro-disciples of the three of them have obtained the true teachings and can do it for them. If it is said that the endowment of old-age care is end, just give some money, and there is no need to spend much trouble.
These words are exactly what Qin Mubai wanted.
The three old men called their disciples. A young man in his 20s was an abandoned baby since he was a child, and he was adopted by them as a parent-child.
"General, he has no name or surname. We all call him'Shi'er'. He has been with us since he was a child to tinker with gunpowder. Now he is so dark and ugly, he is just like our ears. He can only make gunpowder. There is no other craft. If we stay with us in the future, if we die, he might lose his livelihood.” The three old men said, “He is younger and smarter than us, and his craftsmanship is better. He is honest and straightforward. He has three meals a day. But if you don’t be hungry, please accept him if the general doesn’t abandon it!"
Shi'er was born very strong and honest, as they said, she was dark and ugly. Hearing these three old men say, he knelt on the ground and started crying, unwilling to leave the three old men alive and well.
The old man gave some comfort, but Shier stopped crying somehow.
Qin Mubai feels that this Shier is kind and respectful, and he also has great skills. Such a person is the most qualified subordinate.
"Shi'er, if you are willing, I will give you a name, how about'Qin Shi'?" Qin Mubai said.
The three old men were overjoyed: "Shi'er, why don't you thank the general? The general has accepted you! You have a name! After the fight, you will be the general's servant!"
Shi'er wiped a tear, and bowed down respectfully: "Qin Shi kowtows to the general!"
"Well, get up!" Qin Mubai smiled, "From now on, you will be my Qin Mubai's book boy. No one will call you except me."
"Qin Shi gave the general a kowtow!" He only paid attention to his head, and banged on the ground.
Leaving Tu Youhai and Qin Shi here temporarily, Qin Mubai returned to Xiangyang County to say goodbye to Wu Meiniang. Dengzhou was in war and the order in Xiangyang County is slowly recovering. Qinxian Pavilion has not yet officially opened. Wu Meiniang and a group of women are still hiding at home, and the hundreds of horses who stayed here are still guarding here.
Wu Meiniang probably also heard about the changes in Dengzhou. When she saw Qin Mubai coming in, she wrinkled her crescent brows a little and said worriedly: "Mubai, are you okay?"
"Isn't this good?" Qin Mubai smiled.
"Well...what about Princess Goyang?"
"It's acceptable." Qin Mubai sighed and smiled apologetically, "Mei Niang, I might make you angry."
Wu Meiniang smiled calmly: "Why?"
"I came to say goodbye." Qin Mubai said.
Wu Meiniang's face did not change, she just curled her mouth slightly and nodded: "I know."
"You know?" Qin Mubai was surprised.
"Of course I guessed." Wu Meiniang smiled, "If something like this has happened, you must go back to Chang'an to meet the emperor. Chen Ming has everything. Besides, Wang Wu had come before and said that he would go first. I went to Chang'an. I was guessing at the time that you would definitely be called to Chang'an."
"Sorry, Mei Niang." Qin Mubai smiled, "You just came and haven't been with you for two days, but I want to leave."
"Business matters are important, don't worry." Wu Meiniang smiled, "A man with aspirations in the world, is there any reason to curl up next to a woman? Haven't you told me before, "If the two loves last for a long time, Are you in the midst of the day? I am waiting for you."
Qin Mubai nodded with gratitude and gratitude: "Don't you go to Chang'an with me?"
"No." Wu Meiniang said softly, but she was sure, "Everything big and small at the beginning of this place in Xiangyang needs to be taken care of. Don't you give me hundreds of thousands of stones, grains and grass? I want to replace it somehow Real money, let us have a worry-free livelihood for the rest of our lives."
Qin Mubai's face was embarrassed, and said sourly: "How do I feel, I am like a little white face eating soft rice?"
"What?" Wu Meiniang probably never heard these words, but she understood the meaning of Qin Mu's vernacular, she chuckled and said, "Don't be crooked! My name is Dahe has water and Xiaohe is full. If it weren't for your deli Ability, can I have today? Let our women take care of the trivial matters, and you can do your big and business affairs with confidence and boldness!"
"Yeah." Qin Mubai nodded and smiled, "In three days, set off."
Wu Meiniang also smiled, but there was a trace of reluctance in her smile, a little regretful, but she smiled calmly: "Go, accompany Gao Yang. Now, she needs you more than I do."
For a while, Qin Mubai didn't know what to say. They held Wu Meiniang's hand, stared at her, and said every word: "Mother's mind, everyone is demeanor!"
"Hehe!" Wu Meiniang was amused, "You, this is the time when my mouth is the sweetest. Although I am a million unwilling, how can I get your sweet words? Okay, all the way Dust and simple, take a quick bath in fragrant soup and then sit down and have a drink with me. Shall we rest for a while before leaving?"
Qin Mubai smiled and said: "If you have Mei Niang with me, you can rest till tomorrow."
"Wandering sky... as a disciple!"
In the evening, Qin Mubai, who was very drunk, rode a horse, took Tu Youhai, Qin Shi and others, and left Xiangyang after Pang Fei and Yin Yang were sent along.
The faint fragrance of Wu Meiniang still remains on her body, and her gentleness and mellowness can still be felt between her lips and teeth. Qin Mubai looked back at the familiar city of Xiangyang, breathing the familiar smell of water and grass in the river and port, and he muttered to himself: What day, revisit the old place?
Farewell, Xiangyang.