This time, the temporary change of guards, and the assassination of the history of the government sent a letter overnight, which shows that the military situation is urgent.

In order to arrive in Quanzhou City before dark, Guo Ke decided to take the waterway this time.

Fortunately, the Mulan River Wharf presided over by Yao Du has been completed, and from this place it goes down the wind, enters the sea from the mouth of the three rivers, goes along the coast, first to the east and then to the south, and finally goes around the west, and the port of Thornton in Quanzhou Bay is vividly visible.

Most of the ships that do business in Quanzhou Port arrive with the southwest wind in April and May, and then go with the northeast wind around the winter solstice.

Therefore, at this time, there were thousands of large and small cargo sailing ships moored in the port of Thorn Tong, which filled the entire port and the waterway was extremely narrow.

Thanks to the fact that the Oshichong Mansion was on an official ship, it was possible to enter the port first under the guidance of the port officials, otherwise it would have to wait for a day or two.

According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, heavy soldiers are not allowed to enter the city without orders, and violators are regarded as rebellion. Zhechongfu marched all the way to the outside of Quanzhou City, and 400 soldiers from the Prefecture were stationed on the spot.

Guo Ke took Cui Geng with him, led a team of people and horses, entered the city from the south gate, and went to the Assassin's Mansion to meet Feng Pu.

It was still the first watch, the curfew had not yet arrived, and there were many people on the streets, holding all kinds of lanterns in their hands.

These lanterns are round or square, spray-painted, and even made into the appearance of various birds and beasts, which is dizzying and breathtaking.

Shops near the street, as well as ordinary houses, lit lamps at the entrances and courtyards of their houses, making them very bright in all directions.

There are lights everywhere, as if the whole city is flashing.

There are bursts of silk and bamboo orchestras, and even the singing voice of young girls faintly comes, warm and cordial, like a dream.

This is the first time Cui Geng has returned to Quanzhou City after waking up from a dream, looking at the familiar lights, glancing at the small courtyard with blue bricks and red tiles where he lived, and then thinking about the absurd things he did to pursue his grandson, he couldn't help but have mixed feelings in his heart, and secretly sighed.

Guo Ke was very interested, and exclaimed: "People say that Quanzhou City can be called a city of light, which is really not too much. It's a great place! ”

It is very rare for Guo Ke to show such a true temperament in front of Cui Geng, and Cui Geng is also the first time to see it, so he couldn't help but be slightly stunned, and asked: "Guo Duwei is from Chang'an, the imperial capital at the foot of the Son of Heaven, and he has seen the world. Could it be that this place is more prosperous than Chang'an? ”

Guo Ke shook his head slightly and said, "It's different, it's different." In terms of prosperity, Chang'an is the most, but this Quanzhou city has a unique taste, and Benduwei likes it very much. ”

"Something else? What does it taste like? ”

"Uh...... Specifically, the official can't say. Guo Ke raised his head and thought about it, "tsk" for a moment, and said: "It can be said that Chang'an City is a little more expensive, while Quanzhou City is a little more popular." ”

Cui Geng pursed his lips and said, "No wonder the adults changed their iron-faced and cold style as soon as they arrived here, it turned out to be contaminated with the popularity here." ”

Guo Ke can take off the mask, and Cui Geng is naturally also revealing his nature. This is the first time that the two of them have been so distracted.

But as soon as these words came out, Guo Ke began to pretend to be forced again, and his brows furrowed slightly: "What do you mean?" Iron-faced and cold? Is Cui Changshi teasing Captain Bendu? ”

"Uh......" Cui Geng saw that the situation was not good, and quickly changed the topic: "Guo Duwei, do you know that this Quanzhou City is not only known as the City of Light, but also known as the City of Thorn Tree?" ”

"Of course." Guo Ke pointed casually and said, "Isn't it the thorn tree planted on this street?" It's a pity that it's autumn now, and if it's the turn of spring and summer, the tops of the thorn trees are clustered with flowers, so that the fire will not oppress the hibiscus, and it will be as bright as a red glow. If you can enjoy the red flowers on a summer day, it is a good thing. ”

Hey, I know a lot!

Cui Geng said again: "Lord Duwei has never heard of it, you can use thorn tong to calculate hexagrams." ”

This time it really made Guo Ke interested, and he was surprised, and even asked what was going on, how to talk about it.

It's no wonder that Guo Ke doesn't know this statement, because in today's Tang Dynasty, there is indeed no legend of "Thorn Tong Pre-harvest Year", but there is it in Cui Geng's absurd dream.

Cui Geng's eyes rolled and said: "In the early spring of every year, people will carefully observe the growth of the thorn tree. If it sprouts first and then blooms, it means that this year is a good year, and everyone is happy. If it blooms first and then sprouts, it means that it is a disaster year, and you have to prepare for disaster relief. Therefore, the thorn tree is also known as Ruitong, and the fathers and elders of Quanzhou rely on it to live. ”

Guo Ke suddenly felt funny and said with a smile: "Is there anything else?" It's really a world full of wonders. If thorn trees are planted all over the world, and the government dispatches surplus grain in a timely manner, then wouldn't my Datang have a bumper harvest every year and there would be no disasters in the world? Belch... We're here! ”

While speaking, the two of them had already arrived at the door of the Assassin's Mansion.

Knocking on the door to deliver the famous thorn, naturally Cui Geng stepped forward to negotiate.

After a while, a doorman opened the door halfway, and said respectfully: "My adults have invited Guo Duwei and Cui Changshi, and the two adults please come with the little one." ”

From the gate, you will go straight to the Assassin's Mansion.

It is said that with the duties of Guo Ke and Cui Geng, the only way to meet the assassin can be through the corner gate. Cui Geng understands that being able to get such courtesy this time is another stain on the light of Guo Ke, the second generation of officials.

Soon he entered the house.

Assassin's House, Council Hall.

There is an old man in a scarlet robe with strong spirit and gray hair sitting in the center, and it seems that this is the assassin Feng Pu. In the entire Quanzhou territory, only he is qualified to wear this light crimson official robe.

The first person to sit under him, no more than thirty years old, with a thoughtful appearance, eyes and eyes, and a light green official robe, was none other than Shen Tuo, who had joined the army.

Seeing this, Cui Geng couldn't help but wonder secretly.

According to the rules of officialdom, shouldn't it be Song Lian, who is sitting under the history of assassination? Shen Tuo is just a seventh-grade official, and he is not even as good as Guo Ke in terms of rank, so he dares to sit in a position that belongs to the long history?

Besides, I haven't received a message recently about Shen Tuo's promotion to the post of Changshi who joined the army.

When he was hesitating, Shen Tuo had already stood up and introduced Feng Pulai to the two.

Guo Ke and Cui Geng hurriedly solemnly gave a military salute and said, "The lowly Guo Ke (Cui Geng) has seen Feng Tingshi!" ”

Feng Pu smiled and nodded, and said: "Guo Duwei is a general, and Cui Changshi is also young and promising, they are all the pillars of my Tang Dynasty, and the old man was very happy when he saw it." Get up and sit! ”

"Thank you, sir!"

After the two of them sat down, Feng Pu made a look, Shen Tuo coughed lightly, and said: "Wu Sima was ordered to go to Chang'an, and today, this official will hand over all the affairs of the garrison in Quanzhou Port to Guo Duwei." First of all, there is the ...... of the stationing site"

Guo Ke didn't seem to notice the slightest abnormality, listened attentively to the military orders, and couldn't stop bowing his head. And Cui Geng's heart has already turned up turbulent waves at this time.

Sima of the government is surnamed Wu? And the one who is far away in Chang'an and is about to ascend to the throne is also surnamed Wu, won't it be such a coincidence? Isn't it the descendant of Chang'an's family?

What's even more weird is that Shen Tuo didn't mention the whereabouts of Song Lian in and out of his words, which is really incomprehensible!

The major events of the country have always been in Rong and worship.

The Assassin's Mansion is equivalent to a specific and small imperial court, and it is said that all the officials of the Assassin's Mansion should be present for such a big event. The assassin was to make the hall, and the long history announced the exchange of defense matters, while Sima and the records of the army and other officials should be solemn observers.

Why is it such a big deal, Song Lian doesn't show up? Could it be that if he was like that Wu Sima and left Quanzhou for business, Shen Tuo should have mentioned it. But from beginning to end, this guy didn't say a word, this is not in accordance with the rules!

As soon as he thought of this, he couldn't help but secretly think, Song Lian is also a dignified governor of the history, if he says that he will be removed, he will be removed, and if he says he will disappear, he will disappear, could it be that he also has a slight relationship with the upcoming coup d'état in Chang'an City?

Once a son of heaven and a courtier!

Suddenly, these words popped up in Cui Geng's heart.

This article is from Reading Rim Novels