Chapter 1183 only needs a cup

Chang'an City

Calm as always

Whether or not this big city has experienced war, it seems that it is difficult to break its long-established atmosphere. If this big city has a soul of its own, it should also be a very dull soul. There are more and more pedestrians on the streets, and the war in the Central Plains is almost over, so whether it is Chang'an City or other Taoist governance, order is gradually being restored.

When the first merchants entered the gate of Chang'an City, the people who were guarding the road to greet them erupted in cheers. This startled the merchants, who thought they were followed by some great man, but they looked left and right, front and back, and were sure that they were greeted by themselves.

This kind of courtesy is unique to low-status merchants.

Perhaps, when they grow old, they will not forget what happened to them on this day.

Those people in Chang'an City finally gave this big city some vitality.

When Dugu Wenxiu came home from the court, it was already dark. In less than half an hour, the main street of Chang'an City will be lit up. This is the time set by Chang'an City after it claimed to be the imperial capital of the Great Sui, and the thunder cannot be moved. Even when the besieged supplies of Chang'an City were most scarce, the lights on the streets were not completely extinguished.

I don't know why, Dugu Wenxiu didn't choose to ride in the carriage.

He walked home.

Walking on the street, looking at the soft light emanating from the shop that had not yet closed the door, Dugu Wenxiu smiled, and the pain and depression in her heart were also alleviated. In the past, he could never have imagined that he would be able to climb to the heights he has reached now. The city, the symbol of the center of power, is now under his control.

These people, thanks to the fact that he is maintaining the stability of the imperial court.

The food and cloth used by the people in the city came from a large number of merchants who poured into Chang'an City. And these merchants were organized by him under his orders in the state capitals. He needs this big city to come back to life, and he needs the people in the city to do everything they can to stabilize it.

He walked down the street, feeling his accomplishments.

Dozens of guards, keeping a certain distance from him, followed unhurriedly. Although the street scene of Chang'an City looks the same, it is this kind of sameness that makes countless people want to conquer and control here. Walking on such a street always gives people an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

Dugu Wenxiu walked very slowly, he seemed to want to see every detail in his eyes.

Specially assigned to his side, the riding school is easy to rush.

This man, who had been dressed as a snack seller in Chang'an City for many years, had completely withdrawn from his past experience at this time. At this time, the brocade robe on his body was telling others that he was the most powerful yamen in this big city...... One of the authorities of the Snap Riding School.

"My lord, let's speed up."

Yi Chong walked up to Dugu Wenxiu's side and reminded in a low voice: "Xiao Riding School has got the news, Chang'an City has not been peaceful recently. ”

"Good"

Dugu Wenxiu was not stubborn, did not put on a fight, but nodded: "Then let's get in the car." ”

The carriage came soon, and after Dugu Wenxiu got into the carriage, he asked Yi Chong to follow.

"What have you been checking in the Xiao Riding School lately?"

Dugu Wenxiu asked.

Yi Chong subconsciously shook his head: "I don't know about the humble position, and the humble position has not returned to the yamen for a long time." Since the Lord sent me to protect the safety of my lord, I have not been involved in other things. I just received a reminder from the Yamen of the Xiaoqi School, telling me that there are many people of unknown origin in Chang'an City recently. ”

"Oh"

This may be the answer Dugu Wenxiu expected, so he has no emotion, no disappointment, and no dissatisfaction.

"I heard that before you entered the Xiao Riding School, you used to sell snacks in Chang'an City for many years?"

"Yes"

"How's the craftsmanship?"

"It's okay, at least no diners have slapped the table and scolded my mother."

Yi Chong's answer made Dugu Wenxiu laugh, and his mood seemed to be a little more relaxed. But Yi Chong could see that Dugu Wenxiu had something on his mind, a very heavy heart. And this kind of heart still belongs to the type that no one can sue sù, so it can only be held in Dugu Wenxiu's heart.

Although Yi Chong wanted to know what these things were, he knew that he must not ask.

"When you get back, cook me a bowl of hot noodle soup."

Dugu Wenxiu said.

So far, Dugu Wenxiu has not married a wife. With his current status, no matter what he wants to take the daughter of a famous family, I'm afraid it's not a difficult thing. Even, since he entered Chang'an City, there have been countless people who want to marry him their most outstanding women.

Because, he is the head of the civilian officers of the Black Flag Army.

Now, he was the most powerful man in the court.

Although those arrangements were a little difficult to figure out when Fang Xie left Chang'an City, Fang Jie's failure to move Dugu Wenxiu's position showed that he was still trusted. Before leaving, Fang Xie emphasized the separation of military and political affairs, Cui Zhongzhen led the troops and could not interfere in the government affairs, while Dugu Wenxiu was in charge of the affairs of the court but did not have military power.

Once, some people thought that Dugu Wenxiu was about to lose power.

But such suspicions gradually disappeared as Dugu Wenxiu still sat firmly in the court.

"Yes"

Yi Chong nodded.

He knew that Dugu Wenxiu let himself get into the carriage, and he definitely didn't just want him to make a bowl of hot noodle soup for him.

"Do you have any other orders?"

After being silent for a while, Yi Chong chose to ask directly. He can't ask Dugu Wenxiu what is on his mind, but he can ask him what he wants.

"Nope"

Dugu Wenxiu shook his head: "There's nothing you need to do, just come and go every day, it's always me in this carriage, and it's just me after I return home, so I occasionally feel a little too lonely...... You sit across from me, you don't have to say anything, just sit there. ”

Yi Chong was stunned, and he really couldn't figure out how much pressure this powerful man was under, and where did this pressure come from? Who gave it to him?

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General's Palace

Cui Zhongzhen put down the book in his hand and rubbed the corners of his sour eyebrows.

He seemed to have nothing to do, except for his daily routine visits to the camp, and then he stayed in his study all day reading. At the beginning, he was a nerd, and when he entered Chang'an City with Fang Jie, he never thought that he would one day reach his current status.

Longyou Cui's family, because of a big man like him, his status has become higher and higher. His father, who had been so disappointed in him, was now so proud of his lips and eyes when he mentioned his son. The Cui family is not a big family in Longyou, but now, every move of the Cui family can affect the movements of other families in Longyou.

That's what a person achieves, and that's what status brings.

"Recently, Chang'an City doesn't seem to be peaceful?"

He said something as if to himself.

The one who answered him, stood behind him.

The window was open, and the person who spoke had just come in.

This window has never been closed since Fang Xie left Chang'an City, and no one knows the purpose of opening this window, which is actually just a passage. However, this channel is too important.

"It's really not peaceful, there are a lot of people coming from outside, and these Jianghu guests are all new faces. When he was in charge of the martial arts conference, on the surface, it seemed that he wanted to integrate the Taoist sect and gain the support of the forces in the rivers and lakes. But the purpose of the lord is actually to let those who are hiding appear. What a good opportunity is such a martial arts conference? Those people should not give up, as long as they send people to participate, they can break into the Black Flag Army...... It's a pity that these people are far from being that simple, and they give up. ”

The person who answered Choi Jung-jin came out of the darkness.

It was Chen Xiaoru.

"The dignified riding school is the capital, and now he can't walk in the light."

Cui Zhongzhen shook his head: "In fact, how many people walk in the light, but have darkness in their hearts?" ”

"What's going on?"

Chen Xiaoru sat down: "Is there really a grievance?" ”

Cui Zhongzhen glanced at him: "I know the lord better than you." ”

Chen Xiaoru laughed, thinking of the first two people who followed the lord into Chang'an. One is Choi Jung-jin, who later experienced ups and downs, but eventually became one of the cores of the Black Flag Army's power group. One is Xiang Qingniu, Daozun's status does not lie in power, but in his relationship with the lord.

"It seems that I really can't sit still."

Chen Xiaoru said: "They have been patient, they have been waiting. ”

"They need a moment and the right person."

Cui Zhongzhen said.

Chen Xiaoru nodded, picked up Cui Zhongzhen's teacup and drank water, Cui Zhongzhen frowned slightly: "You're not afraid that I'm sick?" ”

After Chen Xiaoru finished drinking, he wiped the cup clean and put it in the cuff.

Cui Zhongzhen immediately understood what he meant.

"If nothing else, their first move is not in Chang'an City. Although they found the time and found the right people, they needed to clean up the hidden dangers first. Don't think that their first step is to kill you, although you are extraordinarily important. ”

Chen Xiaoru got up and prepared to leave: "The first one to face danger is Wei Xiting. ”

Cui Zhongzhen was slightly stunned, and then nodded: "Dugu...... I don't want Wei Xiting to come back. ”

Chen Xiaoru hummed and wanted to say something, but finally endured it.

"Shout"

Chen Xiaoru swept out of the window.

"Someone!"

Cui Zhongzhen shouted loudly, and then several Xiao Riding Schools rushed in from outside, and a minute later, several nursing homes in the house also rushed over.

"I lost a cup."

Cui Zhongzhen said angrily: "There is actually a cup missing in my study!" This means that someone can easily enter the house, easily enter the study, and what if someone who comes wants to kill me? You tell me all day long that the house is heavily guarded, so who will tell me that the cup flew away by itself? ”

The Xiao Riding School and the guards in the mansion looked at each other, and no one dared to speak.

"Nope"

Cui Zhongzhen said angrily: "A few of you go back to the Xiao Riding School and tell the person in charge now that I lost a cup in my house!" ”

"Whoa!"

The Xiao Cavalry School, which came first, immediately nodded: "Don't worry, general, we will go back and tell the Lord Qianhu, and the Lord will immediately send elite manpower to supplement it, and the Xiao Riding School has an unshirkable responsibility for this matter." ”

"Go! Just go! ”

Cui Zhongzhen was furious, and the green tendons on his forehead were tensed.

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……

Chen Xiaoru casually threw the quilt in his hand aside, and looked at Ma Lilian, who was becoming more and more insipid.

This is the University Scholar's House

It's a deserted bachelor's house.

"I need a reason, otherwise I can't just send additional guards around Cui Zhongzhen. If those people want to make a move, the first thing they will do is to kill Wei Xiting, who was transferred back from Yunnan Province, and the second is Cui Zhongzhen. They were afraid that Wei Xiting would come back to replace Dugu Wenxiu, and they didn't want the military power to always be in Cui Zhongzhen's hands. ”

"So you stole a cup?"

Ma Lilian smiled: "This excuse is so bad. ”

Chen Xiaoru also laughed: "Although the excuse is rotten, those people will panic." They must be wondering, who would have nothing to do to steal a cup from Choi Jung-jin's study? What would you think if it were you? ”

"Thinking about it superficially, it's Cui Zhongzhen who is making a fool."

Ma Lilian said: "If you think about it deeply, they will think that someone wants to remind Cui Zhongzhen of something." Therefore, I will suspect that there is an inner ghost among my own people. ”

Chen Xiaoru smiled more and more heartily: "All you need is a cup." ”