As Han Jian expected, Yang Xiuxiu did not really come to the yamen of the military station, so naturally there was no deed of sale. Yang Xiuxiu said that she was a slave and a maid, and she just wanted to put pressure on him in public, but after all, she still couldn't pull her face, after all, she was the lord of Anping, a woman whose face was more important than her life, how could she sell her handwriting lightly?

returned to the Dongwang Mansion, but this matter had already been reported, and after Han Song learned about it, he naturally nagged again.

Han Song's word came to Luoyang, mainly to supervise Han Jian, and also to give Han Jian a kind of awakening, but when he came, he found that there were too few times to see Han Jian, and there was no chance to say some words.

"Jian'er, there are some things you don't want to overdo too much. Then how can the county lord of Anping also be a relative of the emperor, why do you bother to provoke? It's better to let Erniang help you and solve the problem, so that others will not treat those old royal people badly until our Dongwang Mansion. Han Song's words were serious, for fear that there would be any more gossip outside that would be unfavorable to Han Jian and the Dongwang Mansion.

The recent incident about Su Tingxia has sharply reduced the prestige of the Dongwang Mansion, and even many courtiers who were originally close to the Dongwang Mansion have deliberately distanced themselves, that is, to show that the well water does not interfere with the river water. After Han Song's family came over, she only knew about Su Tingxia's expedition, she was very dissupportive of the use of troops, Han Jian's dispatch of troops, again and again, not only made Dongwangfu unbearable, but even she was worried every day.

"Why do you bother with such trivial matters? Erniang, you can rest assured, no one will pay attention to the county lord of Anping, and nothing will happen after all, so you still have to put the war in the north first. ”

Han Jian seemed to be very relaxed, and asked Han Songshi not to ask Yang Xiuxiu too much, clearly saying that the matter was too small to take care of everything. But in his heart, he secretly wondered, wasn't that Yang Xiuxiu willing to play tricks in front of him? Then continue to let her play and see who suffers.

The current Han Jian is different from the past, and the court does not say that he is obedient to him. But few people dare to make irresponsible remarks about him. After Su Tingxia's incident, no matter how much others accused, they all pointed the finger at Su Tingxia, and no one dared to really point fingers at Han Jian, although many people guessed that in fact, Su Tingxia's way of fighting to raise war was instructed by Han Jian, the king of the East.

After all, no one cares about Yang Xiuxiu's affairs. After a few days, Han Jian himself almost forgot that there was such a thing. But then he still learned that Yang Xiuxiu ran to the palace to ask to see Yang Rui, but he hit the nail again and again. However, Yang Xiuxiu herself did not give up, kept going, and kept returning disappointed. Han Jian didn't care until this woman had a lot of perseverance.

After all, the war in the north came to a stalemate.

The 30,000 or 40,000 Chinese soldiers and horses led by Su Tingxia are also the backbone of this campaign. It was about 200 miles away from Beichuan City, the capital of Beiwangfu, and it had already stagnated. The soldiers and horses assembled in the North Wangfu are pressing all the way to the south, which has the meaning of encircling Su Tingxia. However, Su Tingxia itself was divided into pieces and distributed most of the soldiers and horses, making it impossible for the Northern Wangfu to form a siege at all.

But in any case, it is not possible to continue to march the troops, and can only temporarily retreat into the stalemate defense. In this way, the problem also came out, and the original army marched all the way to deliberately loot and do it with war, but it could be stationed and held on. Food, grass and supplies have become a major headache. Su Tingxia recruited a lot of soldiers and horses along the way this time, and the original 20,000 soldiers and horses could not afford to raise them. Now that the number of soldiers and horses on the Sixth Route has exceeded 100,000, without the robbery on the road, Han Jian thought that he could only demolish the rich families in Luoyang City, and it was estimated that he would not be able to feed this army for a few days.

At the beginning, the problem finally came to the fore.

Grain and grass. Grain and grass again. Han Jian found that the army was outside, and food and grass had become the most fatal problem. After all, people are iron rice and steel, and they are hungry and panicked if they don't eat a meal, and people in these years are about two meals a day, and ordinary people don't pay much attention to diet. In times of war. It's good to be able to survive, many people are willing to join the army in times of war, and they are not afraid of death from time to time, but there is really no way to live, as long as there is dry food to eat, no matter how they live, as long as they can live.

Now the more than 100,000 people who are following Su Tingxia in the north are out of such a mentality.

The home is gone, or the Beiwang Mansion has repeatedly sent troops before, and the Beixi Wangfu has tossed around, and the family is ruined. Either it was simply destroyed by the demon Su Tingxia. This time, many people can't help but leave their hometowns, or flee, which is basically a dead end, or simply be very direct, follow Su Tingxia to mess around, and they can't make others feel better. As a result, Su Tingxia can be said to be a response in the north, and many people took the matter and joined the army. This is a ridiculous thing in the eyes of the soldiers, but it is such a ridiculous army, but it is also the "main force of the imperial court", after all, this word Su Tingxia sent troops not in the name of the Eastern Prince's Mansion, but the imperial court, and the less than 20,000 soldiers and horses under his original command were all newly recruited by the imperial court.

"Your Highness, I'm afraid this matter of raising food will be difficult to do below. Now that there is a shortage of green and yellow, even the people have no surplus food, and the local government can barely maintain some disaster victims, how can we raise a large amount of grain to transport to the front line? If you can, you still have to transfer it from Jiangdu, please show it to Your Highness. ”

When Lin Ke said this, he seemed to be a little sincere, but in fact, he was also fighting with Han Jian.

The court has no money, no food, and no one, and Lin Ke now regards Yang Rui as a backer, so he doesn't have to give Han Jian face. Han Jian didn't force it, anyway, he couldn't move if he was trapped in Lin Ke's position as the first assistant, and when the time was right, he would take him down in due time and replace him with someone else. No matter how Lin Ke says it now, he is also a figure like the prime minister, and he still has to give some face.

"Then Lin Shilang has no choice?" Han Jian squinted his eyes and asked, but his afterglow swept over the many ministers standing in the yamen of the Shangting Listening Office.

There are some talented people among these people, but in the context of the chaos of the imperial court, even capable people will choose to protect themselves. When the shape of the court is still unclear, it is perfect to follow the crowd and shoot the first bird. If you defect to the wrong master again this time, you may not know who will be liquidated in the future.

"Back to His Highness, there is really nothing the lower officials can do." Lin Ke arched his hand, looking embarrassed.

Han Jian didn't force Lin Ke either, he didn't pay Lin Ke himself for a long time, and the whole court was tightening their belts. It was Lin Ke who was also trying to find a way to solve the crisis in the court in front of him, but after all, because of the war for more than a year, the land was too wasted, and it was not yet the harvest season, the grain could not be harvested, and there was no way to borrow it.

Han Jian didn't ask any more questions about food, casually asked a few other words, and then got up and walked out of the listening office. Outside, the weather was very good, but Han Jian was in a bad mood.

"Young boy, Steward Lin just left the city to collect grain, but he has to send someone to pick up the following?" The guards around him seemed to understand Han Jian's thoughts, and when they saw that Han Jian was a little stunned, they couldn't help but ask.

"Do your own thing." Han Jian glanced at the young guard and said, "Steward Lin will have someone to answer you." ”

With that, Han Jian got on his horse and went back with the guards. When passing by Qingxu Yashe, Han Jian looked up subconsciously as if he had been summoned by something, and saw Fa Yi, who had not been seen for many days, but he was sitting in the window on the second floor, looking down at him.

Han Jian couldn't help but smile, speaking of which, Fa Ye was busy with everything, and it seemed that he was busier than him, and he usually had fewer opportunities to see each other, let alone sit down for a cup of tea and a meal. The law itself is also very cold, not as charming and affectionate as Yang Rui, and always gives people an unfathomable, even a little mysterious feeling.

Han Jian jumped off the horse and went upstairs. It's still morning, and the people of Luoyang City have been living bleakly recently, and there are no guests.

When he arrived on the second floor, Fa Ye had already stood up to greet him, but he also came forward to salute. Until now, Han Song's family has arrived in Luoyang, and before that, Han Song's family cared most about the etiquette between her and Han Jian, and even sued her for not being polite in front of Yang Rui. In fact, Han Songshi also wanted to use this way to sue Fa Yi, after all, the simple master and apprentice between her and Han Jian from time to time were still master and servant, but Han Jian was the master, and Fa was just a servant. It was only out of politeness that Han Song, Han Cui, and others would treat each other politely in front of Fa Yi.

"You all go down, and the king here will do the same." Han Jian said to the guards who followed behind him.

When Han Song's family arrived in Luoyang, he specially changed a few guards to Han Jian's side, saying that he would help take care of Han Jian, but he was secretly supervising. How can the law, which itself is responsible for the intelligence of the imperial court, not reach this truth? So when he saw that Han Jian still brought people up, he didn't dare to say anything, so he saluted respectfully when he came up.

When everyone went down, Han Jian was not so restrained, stepped forward and took Fa Yi's hand, and said with a smile: "Master, this elusive master, it is difficult for a disciple to see him once." Alas, I didn't expect to meet you here. ”

Fa Yi's face was slightly uneasy, after all, it was the first time that Han Jian was "pulled" in front of the public, and Han Jian had some actions before, which was also in the room, or in private. However, the Pure Void House is a completely public place.

"I knew that you went to the listening office and didn't want to disturb it, so I waited here to see, but I still waited." Fa also replied.

"Master, does this mean that we are very destined?" Han Jian laughed and sat down with Fa Yi, originally Han Jian wanted to sit on the side with Fa Yi, but Fa Yi insisted on sitting opposite Han Jian.

Han Jian couldn't be reluctant, he deliberately forced everyone until he came, but he couldn't do it for Fa Yi. Because he felt that this would desecrate Fa Yi and the most beautiful feelings in his heart. (To be continued......)