Chapter 341 Yan Qing: Within a Hundred Days, Get the True Determination! 【Ask for Monthly Ticket】

Fengmingxuan is a restaurant opened by Sun Xin and Mrs. Gu in Zhending City. It specializes in distilled liquor produced in Qilin Village, as well as new dishes based on the recipes sent by Li Yu.

Before the opening, Yan Qingle and two smart people hooked up with Fu Yin's brother-in-law and found a solid backer for Fengmingxuan.

Nowadays, the restaurant business is booming, with an endless stream of guests, and even a seating area is required during peak periods.

The private room was filled with wine and food, and everyone had a wine bowl in front of them, but no one was eating or drinking. Everyone turned their faces and looked at the wall next to them, where a plan of Zhending City was hung.

This map must have been drawn for some time, and there are markings and modifications made with red and blue pencils.

Yan Qing stood upright next to the map and bowed her hands to everyone:

"Recently, the city's defenses have been changed, and your workload has increased dramatically. Thank you for your hard work. When we take the Zhending Mansion, I will ask the emperor for credit one by one for everyone."

Lehe played Ma Lin's flute and said with a smile:

"There are no outsiders today. If you want to draw the cake, you can put it aside for a while. There is no rush."

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere suddenly became more relaxed.

The city defenses of Zhending Mansion will be changed regularly, firstly to prevent the city gate captain from embezzling money from entering the city, and secondly, to prevent being bribed and open the city to dedicate it.

After all, Zhending Mansion is close to the border of Song and Liao Dynasties, and it also serves as the capital of Hebei West Road. Its status is important and cannot be lost.

Fortunately, the prefect here has a temporary position system, and the real person in charge is the Fu Yin. Therefore, the Intelligence Department focuses on attacking the Fu Yin family. As long as this city can be captured and defended, the surrounding cities will be much easier.

After everyone had finished laughing, Yan Qing said:

"Next, the focus of the intelligence department's work will shift from reconnaissance intelligence to win over and divide. The focus will be on those middle and lower-level officials and military officers in the city who are frustrated, as well as some oppressed gentry."

Bringing these people together on a united front will be a great help for the subsequent peaceful evolution.

Qiao Daoqing waved his fly whisk and asked seriously:

"Are you sure we'll do it on Lantern Festival night?"

"Yes, there are still just over three months to go... In the real world, there is a saying that we will swear a hundred days of loyalty. We are calling everyone here today to get some luck."

Sister-in-law Gu raised her hand and asked:

"Before the Lantern Festival, will the emperor and the others come from Qilin Village?"

Shenjuzi Ma Ling answered this question:

"Yes, not only the emperor's uncle will come, but the soldiers and horses from Qilin Village will also disguise themselves and enter Zhending City in batches to prepare for seizing the city."

As a free traveler who is more powerful than Dai Zong, Ma Ling has been traveling frequently between Zhending Mansion and Qilin Village recently, and he is very aware of the situation on both sides.

Shi Xiu asked:

“Where do all these people live?”

Lehe took out a key from his arms, shook it, and said to everyone:

"The Mufu Mansion in Zhending Prefecture is an empty courtyard. Cao Hui ordered me to clean it two days ago. My younger brother and brother Shi Qian secretly assigned a key so that we can move in quietly."

Zhou Mu was an official position that began in the Han Dynasty. With the development of the times, this official position of real power gradually evolved into an honorary position. In the Song Dynasty, only some princes could hold it.

Of course, the so-called appointment is only a temporary position, and the prince will not leave Beijing to take up the appointment.

But he is a prince after all, so he doesn't have to come, but he must have a palace. In order to curry favor with the prince, local officials will build the courtyard into a luxurious style.

In Zhending City, there is such a mansion with seven courtyards in front and back.

The Cao Hui Lehe was talking about was Fu Yin's brother-in-law. He was born in the Cao family of Zhending, the family of Zhending's number one general.

The ancestor of the Cao family, Cao Bin, followed Zhao Kuangyin in the southern and northern wars. He served as the Grand Master of the School, the Military Envoy of Pinglu, and the Zhangshi of Tongping. He worshiped the Privy Envoy and was granted the title of Duke of Lu. After his death, he was given to Zhongshu Ling and the Prince of Jiyang County, and accompanied him to the temple of Taizu of the Song Dynasty, which was a great honor.

As the Song Dynasty's emphasis on literature and restraint on military affairs intensified, Zhending's number one general family gradually transferred to the civil service field, and the main line moved to the capital, leaving only incompetent collateral families on Zhending's side.

However, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and no matter how useless it is, it is still the largest family in Zhending. Therefore, in order to gain a foothold, newly appointed officials usually marry a daughter of the Cao family.

It was under such circumstances that Cao Hui's sister married Fu Yin.

Qiao Daoqing asked:

"Is there anyone in the yard?"

"There are a few old men and women who are responsible for guarding it, and the governor will send people to clean it regularly. Now this job falls on Cao Hui, so I have the opportunity to get close."

When Xie Yingdeng heard this, he came up with the idea of ​​a courtyard:

"If I have free time these days, Xiaodao will go outside the Prefectural Mufu Courtyard and use the technique of controlling objects from the air to disturb the people inside. Brother Lehe took the opportunity to persuade Cao Hui, saying that if the old man was frightened to death, he would be contaminated by the Great Cause and Effect, and asked him to control the inside. All the old men and women have moved to live elsewhere..."

Qiao Daoqing continued:

"When the courtyard is completely empty, I will go in and make some layouts. From the outside, it will always be an empty courtyard, making it convenient for the generals of Qilin Village to live in it."

Yan Qing calculated the manpower needed and said to Shi Qian:

"Find a few larger empty courtyards and try to make room for everyone. When there are more rumors of hauntings, Daoist Qiao, Daoist Xie, Daoist Fan, and Master Lu can perform voluntary exorcisms and win the hearts of the people in advance."

"Don't worry, we will definitely find a few more big yards within three days."

The courtyard found still followed the previous routine. Xie Yingdeng controlled objects and pretended to be a ghost to scare away the people inside. Qiao Daoqing secretly set up a magic array to prepare for the soldiers of Qilin Village to move in.

Of course, on this basis, we should also try our best to win over the top officials of Zhending Mansion. It would be great if we could capture this place without any bloodshed. If not, we should take advantage of the Lantern Festival night when the curfew is lifted in the city to seize the city at the minimum cost.

After arranging these things, everyone began to freely exchange the information they obtained with each other.

Meng Kang, who was undercover in the armory, said:

"Batches of arrows have been smuggled out and sold to foreign races. Do you think I should also stock up on some military supplies?"

Li Zhong is a man who lives his life, and he felt distressed when he heard that he was sold to a foreign race:

"Stock up some, how about I do it with you?"

For people with a hamster personality, let’s not talk about whether they need it or not, but hide it in their hands first.

Ma Lin disapproved of this:

"Leave them alone for now. After we occupy the ordnance shop outside the city, we can produce it ourselves... At present, there is a big event, so don't alert others. We have only been here for a short time and haven't figured out the chain of interests yet. If we act rashly, we may involve who will be involved." As for our interests, it’s better not to create extraneous matters.”

His view is correct. Ordnance sold to foreign races must be a complete chain of interests. Once it is broken, officials on the entire line will become nervous, and it may destroy the plans of the Intelligence Department.

Lu Zhishen picked up a bowl of wine and drank it, then picked up a goose leg and started to chew on it:

"Yesterday, I met the abbot of Kaiyuan Temple in the south of the city by chance. He said that my Dharma is profound and he wanted to pass the position of abbot to me. Do you think I should agree?"

Sun Xin joked:

"Then you have to give up drinking and meat first, otherwise all those good men and women will be scared away?"

Little Overlord Zhou Tong echoed:

"It's true, Master Lu is drinking and eating meat. What if he scares the girls who offer incense?"

Lu Zhishen laughed:

"I was still thinking about ruining your marriage and looking for an opportunity to find you a wife from among the faithful men and women to help you fulfill your dream of getting married. I didn't expect that I would talk about the Sa family like this, about the marriage..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Tong came over with a flattering look on his face:

"I think there is no eminent monk in the world who is more suitable to be an abbot than you. With your size and big beard, you feel that you are not only proficient in Buddhism, but also know a little bit about fists and feet... I pay my respects to Abbot Lu. I will give you a sense of security in the future." I will go to Kaiyuan Temple to build a golden body for Buddha and donate money for scented oil."

After the laughter was over, Lu Zhishen said:

"I heard that Fu Yin's old mother sincerely worshiped Buddha, so I came up with this idea."

Upon hearing this, Yan Qing cupped his hands and said:

"Then I'll trouble you, Master Lu."

"Ha, it's easy to talk. If the Sa family wants to drink in the future, they can just come to you... Tonight, I have to ask the master first what I need to do to be an abbot."

Thinking of the relationship between Buddhism and her side, Yan Qing suspected that Kaiyuan Temple was actively providing help.

You can only eat vegetarian food when you enter the temple... Lu Zhishen brought the honey-glazed lamb leg in front of him, preparing to have a full meal before going to Jinguang Temple.

Yang Lin handed over the braised pork elbow in front of him and shared a piece of information with everyone:

"Yesterday, I was cleaning the house of the garrison general. I heard that the garrison general was sighing in the room, and his wife was frowning. Several concubines were dressed up all day long, and their beautiful eyes were all over the servants... I suspect that the general has something unspeakable, my brother Ma Lingxian When I go to Qilin Village next time, can I ask Dr. An for some medicine? If I can succeed, it should help something big."

Upon hearing this, Yan Qing couldn't help but laugh:

"Dr. An Shen himself is a little powerless, so he'd better buy medicine from the real world. According to the information, there is a small blue pill that can restore his glory. I'll ask my husband to help me buy two bottles. I'll hang the general first and slowly set up a trap. "

"good!"

Fan Rui joked with Yang Lin:

"Don't flirt with the general's concubine. You will be sent away by the general before the pills are delivered."

"It's hard to say this. After all, I can't hide my charm."

Seeing Yang Lin's arrogance, Deng Fei angrily broke the news:

"Except for the old women in charge of washing, who has ever looked at you? The garrison general's daughter is over sixteen years old. It is said that she wants to tell someone to tell the Cao family, but the Cao family only wants to play with civil servants and has no intention of dating a military general. It’s too much, so the matter has not been settled yet.”

Ma Lin also revealed a piece of information:

"Two days ago, I was playing the flute at Nuanxiang Pavilion. In the middle of my performance, the oiran, Little Jinque, who was accompanying guests, suddenly hurried to the backyard. It is said that he went to accompany Mr. Fu Yin. I don't know whether it is true or not."

Yan Qing winked at Lehe:

"Let's find a chance to verify it."

"Okay, I will find out the relationship between Fu Yin and Little Jinque as soon as possible."

This information may seem inconspicuous, but it is closely related to Zhending City and may be of great use, so it cannot be taken lightly.

Sister-in-law Gu placed a plate of frosted peanuts in the middle of the table:

"These are the peanuts that my husband gave to Qilin Village. The emperor specially asked Brother Ma Lingxian to bring them here. Let's try them all...Next year, Qilin Village will also start to grow peanuts, so they can be eaten openly by then."

Upon hearing this, everyone picked up their own spoons and took a bite each.

There are peanuts in the real world, and not many people care about them, but in the eyes of everyone in Qilin Village, peanuts are the top ingredient, especially the way they are cooked, they are considered a delicacy.

In ancient times, sugar was expensive, and peanuts were never seen before. Now eating them together makes me feel happier than during the Chinese New Year.

Zhou Tong took two mouthfuls of peanuts and asked Sister-in-law Gu:

"Sister, can we take a shower in the backyard?"

"Yes, we have specially prepared several rooms for you. Bath water is always available... Why, are you tired of sleeping in Datongbu of the inn?"

Zhou Tong and Li Zhong arrived late and did not have a suitable undercover opportunity, so they had to temporarily sell plasters on the street.

Since they are selling plasters, they naturally can't live in a good place. The Datong Shop of the inn is the best choice. The bedding inside is greasy, which makes Zhou Tong who is used to soap, shower gel and shampoo very uncomfortable.

Li Zhong didn't think it was anything. He had been coming here all these years, and suddenly living in Datongpu again, he felt like he was remembering the bitterness and thinking about the sweetness.

Although Fan Rui arrived late, he casually performed a small magic spell on the street and was immediately invited to the Cao family's mansion to preach to the old man in the family. He ate good vegetarian food, lived in a single courtyard, and sat outside. The sedan made Zhou Tong and Li Zhong envious.

Ma Lin reminded:

"Don't use shampoo, shower gel and soap when taking a bath. You can get some incense ash and rub it in. Don't leave any smell. It's very dangerous for a man with a scent to live in Datongbu."

Zhou Tong suddenly thought of the picture of boys protecting themselves when going out, and immediately gave up the idea of ​​taking a bath:

"Forget it..."

Qiao Daoqing laughed and said:

"Go to the intersection of Changchun Street in the evening, and I will pretend to faint. You two will take me to a nearby medical center. I will give you a sum of money in return, so that I can live in a good place."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong's face lit up with joy:

"Thank you so much, Master Qiao!"

"You're welcome. I just want to know what will happen if someone in Zhending Mansion makes a fortune rashly... Dao Zhang Xie and I will follow you secretly. No matter who approaches you, don't be afraid."

Upon hearing that the two masters were following, Zhou Tong immediately patted his chest and promised:

"Don't worry, we will definitely proceed with caution."

Li Zhong was a little worried:

"Would you two give us an amulet or something?"

Xie Yingden pinched the good luck cat pendant hanging around his neck and said with a smile:

"Wear your pendant and make sure it's safe. This is what you paid a huge price for. It's precious...who is it?!"

As soon as he raised his hand, an arrow pot in the corner opened automatically, and four or five arrows flew out, heading straight for the door.

Others also quickly picked up their weapons, and the entire intelligence department entered a state of combat readiness within a few seconds.

The voice of the waiter in the restaurant sounded outside the door:

"Master Cao, you have drunk so much, please go home and rest first."

"No... no rest, where is my brother Lehe? He said he would take me to sing some songs, but he disappeared after entering the restaurant... Brother Lehe, I am here to find you!"

Upon hearing this voice, Xie Yingdeng waved his hand, and several flying arrows returned to the arrow pot, and the others also put down their weapons.

Lehe straightened his clothes and strode out.

When he reached the door, he had a warm smile on his face.

Yan Qing raised her head and ordered Shi Qian, who was curled up on the beam:

"Cao Hui is actually able to find this place and follow him for a few days to see if he is a real dude or a fake dude."

"Here!"

Shi Qian's figure flashed and disappeared.

Qiao Daoqing looked at Xie Yingdeng:

"What do you think of this person's face?"

"He doesn't look like a bad person, at least not a bloodthirsty and violent person, but he shouldn't act that simple, otherwise all the bad jobs in the city wouldn't fall on him alone."

Although he has a brother-in-law who is a governor, the governor does not only have one family of relatives. The entire family on the father's side, the mother's side, and the father-in-law's side are all waiting to drink blood. It is impossible for Cao Hui to take advantage of them all.

Now that he can hold these fat men in his hands, he must have certain abilities.

After Lehe left, the others also left in twos and threes and went about their business.

Lu Zhishen ate a whole braised goose, an elbow, a leg of lamb, and drank more than a pound of white wine. He quietly left the backyard with his Zen staff and went straight to Kaiyuan Temple in the south of the city.

Putting aside whether he can become an abbot or not, he must at least get a position in the temple first, and then find a way to establish a relationship with Fu Yin's old mother.

Yan Qing is now Fu Yin's deputy housekeeper. As soon as he returned to the mansion accompanied by Shi Xiu, he took the small gifts he just bought from the street and distributed them to everyone. In terms of his behavior, Brother Yi has always been at full level. .

Lehe and Cao Hui, who was in his mid-twenties, walked into a Goulan courtyard to drink tea to sober up.

As soon as the two sat down, Shi Qian followed him like a shadow and hid on the beam, observing Cao Hui from all directions.

Zhou Tong and Li Zhong came to the downstairs of Fengmingxuan, and Sister-in-law Gu chased them out holding a rolling pin:

"I'm so tired of living for free. If I see you again, I have to break the dog's legs!"

Zhou Tong's acting skills are outstanding, and he talks back while walking:

"A bowl of noodles is so expensive, why don't you go and grab it?"

Both parties cursed each other, and when there were more people watching the excitement, they winked at each other and said goodbye.

Li Zhong and the two came to the intersection where the stall was set up and continued to sell plasters. They waited until evening to go to Changchun Street, where they could find a restaurant to stay in and have a good sleep tonight.

Fan Rui didn't go downstairs, but flew away from the window and returned to Cao's courtyard to continue playing the role of an outsider.

Qiao Daoqing used illusion magic to leave the restaurant without anyone noticing, and did not reveal his figure until he reached Changchun Street.

Xie Yingdeng continues to play the wandering Taoist priest who walks through the streets. He has thoroughly explored the entire Zhending City and is planning to walk half a circle around the city and then go to Changchun Street to watch the excitement.

Yang Lin and Deng Fei were dressed in the uniforms of the servants guarding the general's palace, chatting about the gossip in the general's palace while walking.

After Meng Kang and Ma Ling said goodbye, they strolled to the armory. Ma Ling went to the small courtyard he bought with Shi Qian, dispelled the magic array, walked in, and used the solar panels installed in the courtyard to power the drone outdoors. Power supply and other equipment charging.

Ma Lin took his flute and continued to go undercover in Nuanxiang Building, while chatting with the young ladies inside about his life ideals.

Zhou Tong was so envious that he wanted to trade with him on the first day he came to Zhending Mansion. Unfortunately, without any skills and looks like Pan An, he was destined to not survive in a place like this.

In front of the statue in the scenic spot, Li Yu sat on the steps at the feet of his old mother. After watching the performance of everyone in the intelligence department through the broadcast, he felt that this group of people might really be able to accomplish big things.

But when it comes to buying little blue pills, people need to know about it, so they might get misunderstood, right?

How about switching to other drugs and letting the left-behind general end the scene early?

As soon as I thought of this, the empress reminded:

"The little overlord Zhou Tong is married to the daughter of the garrison general, and it was Lu Zhishen who helped negotiate peace. Are you sure you want to kill Zhou Tong's father-in-law?"

What?

Little bully Zhou Tong is actually going to be single?

Li Yu quickly gave up the idea of ​​​​killing people to silence them, and said with a dry laugh:

"I just habitually spread my thoughts. I went to so many handsome competitions, but I didn't expect that it was Zhou Tong who implemented the beauty trap... Their meeting was over, and I went back to my mother."

The empress said:

"The frosted peanuts look good. You can make some for me later."

"Ok, no problem!"