The front foot sent the three people away, and Sima De came in on the back foot, and asked curiously: "General, what happened to the people from the military department and the household department?" ”

Xia Nan concisely told him the intention of the three of them and the conversation just now. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Donations?" Sima De was surprised, "Has the imperial court fallen to such a point?" However, the general promised to give 200,000 taels for the time being, regardless of whether it is worth it or not, what do these two conditions mean? ”

"The first condition is very simple, go deep into Shaanxi, Gansu and other northwest inland to fight the Liukou, no better than Jiangnan, Anhui, logistics support and weapons and ammunition support is a big problem, and we should not send the main force to a place far away from the base camp in Qiongzhou, if the war is unfavorable, it is impossible to transfer troops and reinforcements in time, on the contrary, if something happens in Qiongzhou, it is too late to transfer the troops back."

Sima De immediately understood: "The general has a long-term vision, this is the truth. ”

"As for the second condition...... Xia Nan said with a smile, "I have made an earl, and I have to make an official for Lin Er's family, so as not to make him unbalanced in his heart." ”

Sima De asked slyly, "I'm afraid this is not the real purpose of the general, right?" ”

Xia Nan pointed at him and scolded with a smile: "I know that I can't hide it from you, an old Jianghu." He explained, "The governor of Denglai is already his own people, if the Dengzhou general army is also replaced by his own people, and the civil and military affairs are under my control, then the three eastern provinces of Shandong will completely become my territory?" Now that the Qiong Navy is growing in its wings, it is time to establish a forward position for the north, the strategic location of Shandong is very important, take the waterway from Dengzhou, whether it is to Tianjin or Jinzhou, there are only a few hundred miles of sea routes, the morning and evening are coming, and from Lingao it is thousands of miles away, what is really the matter, the daylily is cold. ”

Sima De immediately understood the meaning of Xia Nan's words: being close to Tianjin means being close to the capital, and being close to Jinzhou means being close to Shenyang.

However, he still had a trace of doubts: "Master Lin likes to study the skills of Xiyi, will he be willing to give up his pen and follow Rong?" Can you do a good job in this Dengzhou general soldier? ”

Xia Nan smiled faintly: "As long as he has a name, he will send a capable lieutenant." If it were someone else, who would be the right one? And nominally the official position is equal to mine, who dares to sit in this position? ”

Sima De patted his head, he didn't expect such a simple truth, he was really confused. Now Huang Hansheng, Wei Lianheng, Yang Youji, Huang Mengjia and others perform their duties, forming a rough balance, if one of them is rashly promoted above everyone, it will destroy this balance, and the rest of the people will not have complaints, and the miscellaneous general soldiers are also general soldiers, nominally their official positions are equal to Xia Nan, the above people are his subordinates, sitting in this position is disrespectful to Xia Nan, only Lin Weiye, who is detached, has no such concerns.

He was convinced: "My subordinates understand, the general is really far-sighted. ”

Xia Nan nodded: "Tomorrow, the two flying clippers will be arranged, and one boat will send a few people from the military department and the household department back to Beijing, and be responsible for picking them up, this matter must be finalized as soon as possible; Another boat returned to Lingao and brought Master Lin - we will send him to Shandong to take up his post as soon as the appointment of the imperial court arrives. ”

"Subordinates obey."

By the time the arrangements were made, it was already getting dark. Xia Nan remembered that there was also a dinner in the Wei Mansion, so he called Shimazu Chiyo and the sword drawing team to go with him.

Shimazu Chiyo is still the image of an iceberg beauty who is not shocked, but the red and white samurai suit on her body seems to have been changed, which is somewhat different from Japan, and her slim waist can't hide her toned figure. In the summer, Nanyue jumped on horseback, condescendingly saw her graceful figure, and felt pleasing to the eye, compared to the five big and three thick men, such a bodyguard is more likely to make people feel happy.

The Meilou mentioned by the steward of the Wei State Mansion is located near the confluence of the Qinhuai River and the Guqingxi Waterway, a place called Taoyedu. It is also an important ferry port in the Ming Dynasty, with many shops, busy river boat transportation, and light boats, which has been a prosperous place since ancient times.

In summer, Nanxin horses come to the riverside, and the riverbank spreads with layers of green willows and oleanders, and a burst of fragrance comes to the nose. At this time, it is already the time when the lanterns are on, and as far as the eye can see, the gold powder buildings on both sides of the strait are lined up one after another; The song in the river is up to the end, the painting boat shuttles, and the sound of pulp and light and shadow constitute a dreamlike beautiful spectacle. At this time, the Qinhuai River is like a lady who is half-covered with a plain veil, hazy with a bit of charm.

When I thought of the starry floor painting boat, the beauty was like clouds, and the talented women used this place as a stage to interpret moving stories and legends, Xia Nan was very curious. I have been to Bantang Street, known as Little Qinhuai, and it is the first time to really come to the legendary Qinhuai River. Thinking of Bantang Street, he thought of Dong Xiaowan in Leyun Building, and he didn't know what happened to this woman who escaped Chang Wei's clutches with her own strength.

Inadvertently, Taoyedu had already arrived, and a man with a lantern greeted him and said respectfully: "Ping Nanbo is here, please enter the Meilou, Wei Guogong is already waiting inside." ”

Then by the light of the lantern, Xia Nan recognized that this was the butler of the Wei State Mansion, so he dismounted and asked, "Is there anyone else besides the State Prince?" ”

"There are also several talented people who are famous in Jinling."

Xia Nan was disappointed when he heard this, he had no interest in the so-called talents, and he was even more interested in changing to a beautiful woman. However, this is also Wei Guogong's intention, it is estimated that he wants to be elegant and unconventional, even if he is displeased, it is not easy to complain.

He raised his feet and walked inside, and Shimazu Chiyo and the samurai of the sword drawing team also followed inside, and the butler caught up with a wry smile and whispered, "Ping Nanbo, if so many people go in, I'm afraid it's too crowded, why don't you let them wait outside?" ”

Shimazu Chiyo said expressionlessly, "Chiyo must be responsible for the safety of the owner. ”

The housekeeper pointed to the front: "Please rest assured, the gate is guarded by the pro-army of the Guogong Mansion, and not even a mosquito can fly in." ”

Xia Nan looked forward and saw that there were indeed more than a dozen sergeants guarding the door, so he said to Shimazu Chiyo: "Let the rest wait outside, and you can go in with me alone." ”

"Hello!" Shimazu Chiyo responded and waved the rest of the samurai away.

Meilou is a delicate attic, located on the riverside, summer south into the front yard, before the main building, I heard the sound of water outside the wall, it seems that the second half of this eyebrow tower is built on the water, but also has a special interest.

He didn't know that at this moment, under the water, several dark shadows appeared, and with the cover of night and the sound of the water, they swam directly below the Meilou, leaning against the pillar standing in the water, undulating in the water, quietly waiting for the opportunity to climb up and approach the main building silently.