. Yang Yan said: "Lord Cheng, not long ago, I was guarding the elbow in Hengshan, and the Manichaean army also used to withdraw the army, and after the defenders dispersed, the Manichaean army came again, causing Hengshan to be lost. Now even the entire Yongzhou has been occupied by Manichaeism. Now that the Manichaean army has withdrawn for no reason, I am afraid that there will be something to say about it. Moreover, when we enter the city, we see that the gates of the city are wide open, and pedestrians can enter and exit freely, in case the Manichaeans are mixed into the city of Guangzhou, is it not dangerous, and we must guard against it. ”

Cheng Yuanzhou's mouth twitched slightly, and he was very disapproving, but at this time, he knew Yang Yan's identity, so he didn't dare to take Zhizhou's shelf anymore, and said: "What Senator Yang said is also reasonable, tomorrow the official will order them to strengthen the investigation and never let the Manichaean people enter the city." ”

Yang Yan frowned and said, "In my opinion, in this extraordinary period, it is better to close the city gate for a few days and see what happens?"

Cheng Yuanzhou said: "Senator Yang, Guangzhou is not comparable to other places, there are many business travelers, thousands of merchants enter and leave the city every day, how can the city gate be easily closed, not to mention that the Manichaean army has withdrawn, once the city gate is closed for no reason, it will not be a big mess, and the consequences are not borne by this official." According to this official, it is enough to strengthen the garrison, so why do you have to close the city gates?"

Yang Yan wanted to say a few more words, Cheng Yuanzhou said: "Senator Yang, you have come all the way to rescue Guangzhou, and this official is very grateful. Now that Guangzhou is fine, you should also take a good rest. Wu Lushi, you go and arrange their residence, and you must be well treated. This official still has official business to deal with, so he won't accompany him" After speaking, Cheng Yuanzhou flicked his sleeves and got up and went into the inner hall.

Wu Lushi came to the two of them and arched his hand and said, "Two adults, come with your humble position." Yang Yan and Yin Shibiao glanced at each other, and had no choice but to follow Wu Lushi out.

After settling their quarters, Wu Lushi got up and took his leave. Yang Yan and Yin Shibiao told Ling Xiang and Huang Mingxia about how they met Cheng Yuanzhou in the yamen. The two of them also felt inexplicable when they heard it, this trip to Guangzhou, and the outside was strange. However, Yang Yan strictly ordered the soldiers to stay in the right residence to rest, and if they wanted to go out, they had to have the permission of Yang Yan or Yin Shibiao.

Early the next morning, Huang Mingxia and Ling Xiang came to ask Yang Yan for leave, saying that they were going to the Huang family's guild in Guangzhou to have a look, and by the way, they could also inquire about the news of Guangzhou City. This time to mention Yang Yan, he suddenly thought that Xie Yuanqing's caravan was preparing to go to sea in Guangzhou, I don't know if he is still in Guangzhou, he is a businessman, he must be very well-informed, it is better to ask him, maybe there will be some gains. So Yang Yan immediately found Yin Shibiao and asked him to tie up the soldiers, and he took Tie Chenglin and Gu Xueping to change into civilian clothes and Ling Xiang, and Huang Mingxia and they went separately.

It seems that Xie Yuanqing's business in Guangzhou is very large, and as soon as his name is mentioned, almost no one knows it. Therefore, Yang Yan and the others did not find Xie Ji business without any effort. However, Xie Yuanqing was not in the business at this time, because a merchant ship had just entered the port, and Xie Yuanqing went to the dock to pick up the ship. Fortunately, there were still many people who followed the caravan last time in the business, and they recognized Yang Yan as soon as they saw him. Yang Yan explained that he was looking for Xie Yuanqing, and immediately a guy led Yang Yan and them to the dock to find Xie Yuanqing.

When I arrived at the wharf, I saw that the sea was vast, extending to the infinite front, and there were all kinds of ships of all sizes on the shore waiting to be counted, the masts were like forests, thousands of porters were busy transporting goods, and the merchants and passengers were coming and going, very busy and lively.

The man led them to a cargo ship of about a thousand materials, and shouted to the ship, "The host, is the host on the ship?" A distinguished guest is coming. ”

Someone on the boat immediately agreed, and after a while, he saw Xie Yuanqing appear at the bow of the boat, and the guy shouted again: "Boss, you see that Yang Gongzi is coming to you."

Xie Yuanqing lay on the side of the boat, he had already seen Yang Yan clearly, he was surprised and happy in his heart, hurriedly greeted, went down the ladder on the side of the ship, came to Yang Yan to meet him, hugged his fists and bowed down and said: "Brother Yang is here, making Yuanqing happy." ”

Yang Yan hurriedly said: "Brother Xie, you don't have to be polite, I have something to look for you." ”

As he was talking, he suddenly heard someone on the boat shouting: "Brother Yang, it's really you here, it's really good." Although he spoke in Chinese, his tone was blunt, and Yang Yan looked up and saw that it was Ali, the great cannibal. He still had a white scarf wrapped around his head, standing on the bow of the boat in a robe, beckoning to Yang Yan, and the strangely styled scimitar was still hanging from his waist.

Xie Yuanqing said: "Ali, you come down, let's accompany Brother Yang to have a few glasses of wine together." ”

Ali whistled, grabbed a rope from the bow of the boat, and slid down with a "squeak". When he came to Yang Yan, without saying a word, he gave Yang Yan a bear hug first, and then laughed and said, "Brother Yang, don't come to harm." ”

Gu Xueping, who saw his appearance clearly, stuck out her tongue and said to Tie Chenglin: "Brother Ah Yan knows everyone." ”

Xie Yuanqing said with a smile: "Brother Yang, if there is anything, we will wait for a while." If you are here, then in any case, you must do your best to be a landlord and go for a few glasses of wine first. Saying that, he and Ali couldn't help but say, and pulled Yang Yan away. Yang Yan was also looking for a place to ask Xie Yuanqing about the facts of Guangzhou, so he didn't refuse, and took Tie Chenglin and Gu Xueping with them.

The two led Yang Yan across the dock, just in front of a restaurant on a street by the sea. Yang Yan looked up and saw that the plaque on the building read the words "Xie Family Restaurant". Xie Yuanqing said with a smile: "Brother Yang, you have been to the Xie Family Restaurant in Lin'an several times, how about coming to the Xie Family Restaurant in Guangzhou this time?"

Only then did Yang Yan know that this sprinkling building was also opened by Xie Yuanqing, this guy is really rich, and he is really rich. Walking into the restaurant, although it is not the punctual time to eat at this time, the restaurant is also full of seven minutes, most of the wine tables in addition to the wine and food, there are also pens, ink, paper, abacus and other things, many people are here to eat and talk business.

As soon as I saw them enter, a shopkeeper immediately greeted them and said, "Boss, you are here." ”

Xie Yuanqing nodded and said, "Open the largest Accord on the third floor, I'm here for a treat today." ”

The man hurriedly agreed, and immediately walked upstairs to open the door. Xie Yuanqing said: "Brother Yang, the Accord on the third floor of the Xie Family Restaurant is usually empty and not open to the public. If you want to rent it, you need to book it three days in advance. Brother Yang is here today, so naturally I want to invite Brother Yang to this Accord to have a drink. ”

Ali also said: "I have been working with Xie Dong's family for more than two years, and I only went to the third floor to drink once during the Chinese New Year. ”

Yang Yan smiled bitterly, he didn't want to be so extravagant, but he also knew that he couldn't beat Xie Yuanqing and Ali, so he had to follow them upstairs. This Accord is really very delicately maintained, and looking at the railing, Si Yi can see the endless sea, and the large and small sailboats scattered on the turquoise sea, and the sea breeze blowing also carries the unique salty and humid smell of the seaside.

After a few people sat down, Yang Yan introduced Tie Chenglin and Gu Xueping to Xie Yuanqing and Ali. Xie Yuanqing knew that they were not Yang Yan's entourage, but his junior brothers and sisters, and he was a little polite in his words. At this time, the shopkeeper of the Xie family restaurant also came up in person and said, "The owner, what kind of dishes do you use?"

Xie Yuanqing said: "Bring the best wine from our restaurant, and then ask the master to make a few signature dishes." ”

The shopkeeper nodded, and said, "Then do you want to call a few singers to help with the wine?" ”

Yang Yan hurriedly said: "Brother Xie, the singer is exempt, I came to you and had something to say." ”

Xie Yuanqing nodded and said, "The singer doesn't need to be used first, the wine and food will come up quickly." The shopkeeper agreed, and went down.

After a short time, the wine and food were put on the table, the cup was full of wine, and after drinking three glasses in a row, Xie Yuanqing asked: "Brother Yang, I heard that you fought with the Manichaean army in Jingjiang Mansion a while ago, why did you suddenly come to Guangzhou now?"

Yang Yan sighed, and after going around for a long time, he got to the point, and said: "I was originally in Jingjiang Mansion, and later the Guangzhou Governor sent an official document to the Jingjiang Prefecture Envoy, saying that the Manichaean army was going to invade Guangzhou, so Fan Zhizhi sent me to Guangzhou to resist the Manichaean army. ”

Xie Yuanqing nodded and said, "I see."

Yang Yan said again: "But after I came to Guangzhou, I heard that the Manichaean army was originally going to attack Guangzhou, but for some reason, it withdrew again, and I don't know if it's true or not. Cheng Zhizhou was vague and vague. I think Brother Xie is doing business in Guangzhou, well-informed, do you know what's going on?"

Xie Yuanqing said: "It turned out to be for this matter, but I don't hide it, I know a little bit about this matter, and it is related to pirates." ”

As soon as Yang Yan heard this, the matter became more and more complicated, he heard Zhou Xin say that there were three major pirates along the coast of Guangnan, but how could he completely link the withdrawal of Manichaeism to pirates. said: "What the hell is going on, can Brother Xie be more detailed?"

Xie Yuanqing said: "Here's the thing, half a month ago, the Manichaean army marched from Deqing Mansion to Guangzhou, ten days ago the front arrived at Sihui, and it was about to hit Guangzhou. Later, the three pirates of Guangnan came out and joined forces with other large and small pirates to form a coalition army of more than 20,000 people and more than 200 warships, claiming that if the Manichaean army attacked Guangzhou, then it would be the enemy of the coalition army, and the coalition army would attack the old Manichaean army in Hainan. When the Manichaean army saw this, they were probably afraid that the pirates would really attack Hainan, so they scattered the army and did not invade Guangzhou. So now Guangzhou is back to its original state. ”

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