"Xianggong. If there's something going on over there. Let's go first. Ru Xue saw Zhang Fan with a look of embarrassment. It seems that I don't know how to decide. And he spoke. "There's a concubine here. I won't let my mother get tired. ”

"Hmm." Nodding. But the expression on Zhang Fan's face actually didn't change much. The reason is simple. He wasn't worried about it. Although he said that he didn't want Zhao to be like this. But Zhao is not a person who is not impertinent. And it's not like it used to be. Someone around will help her.

What Zhang Fan was really worried about was another matter. And it's not about the secret report he has in his hands. Instead, he looked to the other side worriedly. It is also on the side where the government is distributing grain.

It looks like that. How to say it. Methodical. Extremely orderly. Of course. This is not the reason why these people are more conscious. Not to mention that most of these are uneducated peasants. Even those who have read books. and even a famous talent. I'm afraid it's this time. Hungry all day. So many more walks. It's also hungry that I've long forgotten about those. It's scrambling. It's just that there are a lot of officials over there. There are even troops on the side. That's how it will be.

on this. Zhang Fan learned about this matter from the early morning. It's always been slanderous. Of course. Orderliness is naturally a good thing. But that also depends. Something like it is now. And care about those. Although it is said that the people will obey it even if they are afraid of force. But I'm afraid that the dissatisfaction in my heart will only get worse.

But. Feng Bao is like this. He did it just for show. Wait until the disaster passes. The following newspaper said that the refugees who came to the capital were very well-behaved. There was no looting. There was no trouble. Then this credit is his Feng Bao's.

Maybe. Feng Bao didn't know about this kind of thing. will be so taken for granted. I guess I made such a decision. Or maybe. He actually knew. It's just that I knew it would be like this. And still do it. It's really ......

"Shall I try to persuade him?" Zhang Fan's heart thought so. Not for long, though. He had already given up on the idea. Although it is very likely that Feng Bao will agree to his request. But it's also possible to be upset. Zhang Fan didn't want to have any contradictions with Feng Bao on this kind of thing.

So. How to solve it.

"Ru Xue. You talk to your subordinates. Zhang Fan said to his wife on the side. Let them set up a few more pots. But don't stand here. Go a little further. A lot of people came over. But it's not too crowded. ”

"Hmm. Don't worry. The concubine understood. I understand that Zhang Fan is really worried about this kind of thing. Ru Xue felt a lot better. Of course. Maybe it's because she's simple-minded. I can't imagine why Zhang Fan is bothered by something more difficult. Or or. She didn't want to care about that. Although worried about Zhang Fan. But she also knows. There are many things that I want to worry about Zhang Fan. In addition to adding to the troubles. But there was nothing to be done. Case. It's better not to ask. Zhang Fan's own business. He was able to solve it himself. Ru Xue believes in her man.

But. Ru Xue is also simple. Then she is not that Chen Ruxue.

This way. Ru Xue had already begun to order her subordinates to go to the open space on the side to set up a few cauldrons. Prepare to open another soup kitchen. Over there. Zhang Fan before leaving. Took a look at the situation here. There was an indescribable look in his eyes. But he never said it. Turned around and left.

Got on horseback. Although it is said that the outside of the city is now full of refugees. The gates are strictly guarded against entry and exit. Whoever wants to go into town. Either there is strict scrutiny. Either you have some kind of warrant or something.

Of course. Zhang Fan and others are not in this ranks. Speaking of which, too. This world. As long as it is someone who has something to do with the government. As long as I saw a man dressed in brocade riding a horse. There is nothing that will not give way.

After the horses entered the city. Go directly to the yamen of the Jinyi Guard. Although they are brocade guards. In many places in the world, it is possible to walk sideways. But this is the capital after all. It is at the feet of the Son of Heaven. These people who do things for the emperor also have to abide by many rules.

It's not fast. But it's not slow. After all, this time. It's almost noon, too. There weren't many people on the streets. It didn't take long to arrive at the Yamen.

Zhang Fan didn't look too flustered. But it doesn't drag on. After getting off the horse. While walking inside. While saying to Liang Chao beside him: "Where is the letter?" ”

"It's in the hands of the lowly people." Liang Chao, who was waiting in the yamen, hurriedly took out a letter from his arms. It was handed over to Zhang Fan. "This was just delivered to the meeting. The lowly position immediately asked someone to inform the adults. It's just a reminder. See if there are any problems. I haven't seen what it says.

Zhang Fan took the letter. While unsealing the seal. While walking inside. Walk into the room. Liang Chao immediately closed the door.

Sit down. Zhang Fan unfolded the letter and read it.

The letter. Or maybe it's a secret letter. It's from the southwest. It was sent back by the subordinates sent by Zhang Fan to "penetrate into the enemy".

Having said it. Just yesterday. Zhang Fan also happened to think about this matter. But I didn't expect it. Now there's an echo.

on this. Zhang Fan didn't show any surprise. After all. The reason why he would send people in to spy on them. And return the message back. It's because Zhang Fan wants to watch out for them. It's also because Zhang Fan doesn't know what they will do. Now. Word came back. Although Zhang Fan thinks it will not be a good thing. But there is also some peace of mind. At the very least. He knew he was working.

I haven't read the letter yet. No one knows exactly what's going on. It can be a bad thing. But it may not be a big deal. But once it's a big deal. Now it can be regarded as a wake-up call for Zhang Fan. A good thing, of course.

And this. It was also after Zhang Fan had just received the secret report. But there is no reason to be in a hurry. He believed that his men would have told him the news in advance of the incident.

I saw that Zhang Fan finished reading the letter in his hand. Liang Chao couldn't help it. Hurriedly asked, "My lord." What happened. ”

"Do you remember? Last month......" Zhang Fan said with a frown. "It's on the southwest side. Something happened. ”

"Last month." Listen to what Zhang Fan said. Liang Chao began to recall. "We get a lot of things here every month. I don't know what the adults are talking about. But if you talk about last month. It's in the southwest again. That's probably all there is to it. ”

Zhang Fan also nodded.

Last month. At the time, it didn't sound like a big deal. Now it seems to be a very coincidence.

At the beginning of the previous month. Jin Yiwei received a report. Of course. The report is not official. It's the news that Jinyiwei himself has found. Say it's the southwest side. A little more specific. It is the Golden Tooth Guard next to the Lancang River. was attacked. Of course. It's not too accurate to say that the attack actually happened.

At that time. The Goldtooth guards patrol outside. The form of hesitation on the southwest side is more complicated. In addition, after Wei Yinbao's incident a few years ago. The contradictions between the many ethnic groups living there in the Han people month have also intensified. Although the local yamen for this reason. Most of them found people of various ethnic groups to be soldiers. But as long as he wears the clothes of the Ming army. will be hated by the local people.

And because of that. A lot of the guards are also decided. Except when patrolling, change into casual clothes. In this way, although everyone knows that they are the soldiers of the imperial court. But it's made up of locals. There won't be much more trouble.

The same was true that day. Since it was already summer at that time. Plus the southwest side. It's hot. The humidity is also very heavy. After walking for a while, you will sweat profusely. It's so uncomfortable. Then. The same is true of the group of people in charge of patrolling. It's noon again. I was ready to go back to Weizhong to eat and rest.

Then. The captain who led the team was greedy for shortcuts. I was going to go through the forest and go straight back to Weizhong. Outcome. That's the decision. Let them get into trouble.

Saying. This court doesn't care too much about the vendetta of the gangs. In the rivers and lakes. These people are dog-eat-dog. It's better that one is dead. The other was also seriously injured. But. These patrol people. But I met a group of people. The group was killing people at the time. That's right. There was no big scene. It's killing.

And they killed some old and weak women and children who were helpless. Then. Those who patrol can't stand it. The result is a move. But the other party is not afraid. Knowing that the other party is the army. Dare to do it.

Outcome. There are only a dozen people here. There's not much more over there. But obviously. These people are not opponents of a well-trained army. Five people were killed. Seriously injured several. The others ran away. Catch those guys back. But he didn't ask anything. They all died because of their injuries. Of course. A lot of it was because the local generals also thought that these people deserved to die. There is no reason to treat them.

Liang Chao remembered this incident.

"You remember. Did we get a letter from that last month? Zhang Fan continued to ask.

"Of course." Liang Chao said. "Your Excellency has put the lowly in charge of this. Naturally, lowly duties are remembered clearly. ”

The letter came last month. Those people said that they were overshadowed by the court. But Zhang Fan's people just knew the news. Not sure what the hell is going on.

Now it looks ......

"Do you say ......" obviously. Liang Chao also thought of it. "The people the Golden Tooth killed. It's the people over there. ”

This. It's just too much of a coincidence.