The boat traveled for several days, at noon on this day, finally approached a wharf on the Huijiang River, looked south on the boat, and vaguely saw a gray shadow in the distance, Chu Huan knew that it was Weiling Mansion City, this ancient city he had naturally heard of, but the deepest memory was a Zhishi official who had lived in this city for many days.

Fang Xi!

Chu Huan got out of the Heavenly Palace Tunnel and followed Feng Yuanpo and Chi Liandian, but he learned some things about the westward advance of the wolf soldiers from Feng Yuanpo's mouth.

He remembered clearly that at the beginning, Feng Hanxiao had another strategist beside him, named Fang Xi, who followed the wolf soldiers westward, and later entered the household department because of his merits, and even sat in the position of the household squire.

It's just that he remembers even more that a few years ago, there was a bloody case in Weiling Mansion, and the victim was Fang Xi, the household servant of Zhishi.

Several important people who went west back then, Feng Hanxiao was killed, Lin Qingyuan was dead, and Fang Xi was killed, obviously the bloody case in Weiling Mansion did not happen by chance, and it must have a great relationship with the murder of Feng Hanxiao and others.

The ship stopped at the wharf, and Chu Huan found out that there was also a military station at this wharf, and Jinling soldiers were stationed.

Zhang Jian took the lead in getting off the boat, Chu Huan and the others waited for a long time, and when Zhang Jian returned, he said to Ximen Yi: "Lord Ximen, if you have another half a day's journey, you can get to Deweiling Mansion City, we will escort you here, and then other brothers will escort you over." There is a carriage prepared here, but it is very simple, and you have to be wronged by the adults for a while. ”

Zhang Jian didn't lie, there was indeed a carriage at the dock station, which was very simple, and a team of soldiers was specially arranged to escort it.

Ximen Yi didn't care, and got into the carriage, Chu Huan and the others naturally could only follow on foot.

Fortunately, the road from the wharf is indeed not far from the Weiling Mansion City, and in less than two hours, it has already reached the outside of the city gate, and the mottled Weiling Mansion city wall is bathed in the sun, looking ancient and solemn.

There were already people waiting outside the city, obviously someone had reported to Xu Chang in advance.

"The contemptible is a courtesy official under the command of Nioh." The smile was kind, but anyone could see that it was just a courtesy smile: "Nioh knew that your envoy was coming, and he was supposed to summon him immediately, but it was unfortunate that Nioh had urgent business to do, so he couldn't meet him now, so he ordered the lower officials to take you to the post house first, and when the matter was done, he would meet your envoy immediately." ”

The man didn't talk much, and when he had finished speaking, he led the way into the city.

Chu Huan had heard that Weiling Mansion City had always been prosperous and lively, but after entering the city, he found that the whole city seemed very lonely, and everywhere he passed, although the shops were also open, there were not many pedestrians on the street, and occasionally someone walked by, and they were all in a hurry, as if someone was chasing after him, turning several streets in a row, all of them were like this, and the guys in the shops were also listless, even if someone walked in front of the door, they didn't even raise their eyelids.

Ma Zheng and others were also puzzled.

In fact, they can also see that regardless of Tongzhou, even Shuoquan City in the northwest is obviously not as majestic and grand as Weilingfu City, Weilingfu City has thick walls and ancient years, and it is an ancient city with a long history at a glance.

Among the accompanying guards, some people also know that Weilingfu City is known as one of the four famous cities in the world, and it is the most prosperous city in the middle of the empire.

Although there was turmoil in Jinling before, Shuoquan was once occupied by the Xiliang people, and now Shuoquan, although it has not been able to recover to its heyday, but it is also prosperous and lively, not as lifeless and lifeless as Weiling Mansion City.

It stands to reason that the shops and stalls in the city should be constantly shouting, but everywhere they passed, there was not a single shop that anyone was selling, and many of the mansions that passed by were closed and silent.

Chu Huan even felt that he seemed to have entered an empty city, and on the streets, he saw even more soldiers than pedestrians, and every time he walked a section, he saw a team of street patrol soldiers with guns and knives walking coldly.

The ceremonial officer brought the group to the post house of Weiling Mansion, like many cities, Weiling Mansion also has a post house for officials to stay and stay, but when they entered the hall, they knew that this post house had not been inhabited for a long time, the stone path in the courtyard was covered with dust, and many walls were even crawled with moss, and the ceremonial officer smiled: "Everyone, there has been no one living here for a while, and I didn't know that you were coming in advance, so I couldn't clean it thoroughly, so I made you aggrieved." But rest assured, we have sent someone to clean a courtyard, it is very clean inside, and all the necessary items are available, you should not be embarrassed to live in it. ”

Ximen Yi just bowed his head slightly and said, "I'm tired." It doesn't matter whether the accommodation is good or bad, I just hope that Nioh can meet him as soon as possible, and the big thing matters! ”

"Rest assured." The ceremonial officer smiled, "Nioh has nothing on hand, and he will definitely summon him immediately." Yes, we have arranged for servants, if you need anything, just tell them, everyone in this inn, you can send them at will, whatever you need, just ask, don't be polite. ”

Ximen Yi arched his hand, but the official didn't say much, and left.

The group entered the cleaned courtyard, which, as the official said, had indeed been cleaned, and there were two servants outside the courtyard on call.

There were a few houses in the courtyard, enough for six people.

Ximen Yi naturally lived in the main house, and Chu Huan and the others also lived in the house next to the main house, and after cleaning up, Ma Zheng immediately led someone to check the courtyard inside and out, and made sure that everything was fine, so he was relieved.

"From now on, be careful whatever you eat and drink." Gathering everyone together, Chu Huan said softly: "Especially the food they send, it must be checked first to make sure it is safe before it can be entered." In addition, they take turns to be on duty at night, even when they sleep, and they should be careful not to be negligent. ”

Ma Zheng asked softly, "Boss is worried that someone will harm us?" ”

"This is Xu Chang's territory, we don't know much about this person, so we have to guard against it." Chu Huan said softly: "People's hearts are unpredictable, so you must always be careful." ”

Ximen Yi nodded and said, "What you said is extremely true." After a pause, he said softly: "Xu Chang didn't see us, so naturally it wasn't a big deal, but he was just looking for an excuse to dry us." ”

"That's what I've thought of too." Chu Huan sneered: "He naturally already knows our intentions, and he wants to deliberately hang us and dissipate our momentum." ”

Ximen Yi stroked his beard and smiled, and after Chu Huan motioned for everyone to retreat, Ximen Yi said softly: "After the king entered the city, how did he feel?" ”

"Sir, you mean the streets are deserted and dead?"

Ximen Yi bowed slightly, and Chu Huan chuckled: "Although Xu Chang has a lot of money and food, but now it seems that he has lost the hearts of the people when he gets money and food. ”

"Oh?"

"I heard the sword on the boat, Xu Chang in Jinling in order to collect money, especially the gentry and rich merchants in Jinling, exploited fiercely." Chu Huan said softly: "Xu Chang occupies the Weiling Mansion, and it seems that he is also worried that the people will not be convinced, so the city is full of sentry posts, and Mr. has also seen that there are many soldiers patrolling the city, and the city is deserted, which is naturally related to this." ”

Ximen Yi nodded and smiled: "Yes, although Xu Chang occupied the Jinling Warehouse, and extorted countless money and grain, and the logistics were sufficient, but what he did was no different from those robbing bandits, and it was unpopular." Now Weiling Mansion can still be peaceful, but he used force to deter it, and the people and gentry were forced by Xu Chang's brutality and did not dare to speak up, but this has shown that Xu Chang's foundation is not stable. After a pause, he smiled and said: "If Xu Chang wins consecutive battles in the future, and the soldiers will be fierce, then it will be fine, but as long as he has a slight setback in the war, it is not surprising that there will be a fire in the backyard. ”

"He's going to hang us, and we don't have to rush to see what tricks he's going to do." Chu Huan smiled and said, "Sir, you are tired after a few days of traveling, eat something, and then rest early." ”

"The king also rested earlier."

Jinling, but did not dare to slack off on the hospitality of Chu Huan and others, but sent a whole table of wine and food for dinner, all of which were good wine and good food, and waited until the servants filled the table with wine and food, and after retreating, Chu Huan carefully checked each dish, and the wine naturally did not let go, and made sure that it was safe, and everyone started eating unceremoniously.

Full of wine and food, someone came to clean up, and there was nothing to say that night, Ma Zheng and others were divided into two shifts and took turns on duty.

The next day, no one came to disturb, but every meal was served in time, and at dusk, Chu Huan was listening to Ximen Yi talking, but he heard footsteps outside, and before anyone arrived, he had already heard a loud voice and smiled: "Where is the envoy of the King of Chu?" Xu Yu came to visit! ”

Chu Huan and Ximen Yi glanced at each other, but they had never heard of the name of "Xu Yu", but they had already gotten up, and when they arrived at the door, they only saw these few people standing in the courtyard, the ceremonial officer was in front, and on the side was a middle-aged man in brocade clothes and jade belts, thirty-six or seventeen years old, with a Chinese face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, but he was also angry, and he was wearing several rings on his fingers, shining gold, jewels, and extremely luxurious.

When the ceremonial official saw Ximen Yi come out, he had already arched his hand and smiled: "Lord Ximen, this is Liang Guogong, and I have come to visit my lord." Turning to the middle-aged man, "Guogong, this is the envoy sent by the King of Chu in the Northwest, Lord Ximen Yi!" ”

Ximen Yi looked at Xu Yu twice, Chu Huan stood behind Ximen Yi, his face did not change, but his heart was funny, this Xu Chang himself called himself the king, but he couldn't wait to be crowned a duke, and suddenly such a Liang Guogong jumped out, Qin Guonan conquered a hundred battles to pacify the world, and the country was established for 20 years, and only two Guogongs were sealed.

However, since this person has been named the Duke of Liang Guo, only under the prince, it can also be seen that the status of this person under Xu Chang is extraordinary, and the relationship with Xu Chang must be very close.

Ximen Yi had already arched his hand at this time, Xu Yu had already walked forward, and said with a smile: "Is this Lord Ximen?" Brother Wang was out of business and couldn't meet him, but he couldn't neglect the envoy and came to visit. ”

Chu Huan heard him call Xu Chang "Brother Wang", and thought that his name was Xu Yu, with the same surname as Xu Chang, and immediately thought, could it be that the Liang Guogong in front of him was Xu Chang's brother? R1292