Although Xuanyuan Po is part of the imperial court, Shenhou Mansion has always been different from other yamen, and the people in Shenhou Mansion have always been less tactful than people in the officialdom and more straightforward in the world.
He naturally knew that Wei Shutong was trying to please Qi Ning, so he smiled faintly and said, "Master Wei, most of the Jianghu people who have gathered in Xichuan have already arrived in the area near Qianwu Ridge. It is naturally impossible for these people to carry food with them. Moreover, according to our observation, Qianwu Ridge is located in a remote area, and there are only a few scattered villages within a radius of dozens of miles, which cannot supply food for so many people."
Wei Shutong immediately said: "Captain Xuanyuan, don't worry. The place where Qianwu Peak is located is where the Black Miao people live. There is also an official warehouse there. I will ask people to collect food and grass to transport it there."
"Then thank you Master Wei." Xuanyuan Po thanked him immediately: "The grain and grass shipped by Master Wei have been registered. When the time comes, I will bring it back to the capital and hand it over to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and wait for the imperial court to withdraw it in advance."
Wei Shutong said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
Xuanyuan Po asked Qining again: "I wonder what the Marquis' orders are for the attack on Qianwu Ridge?"
"Colonel Xuanyuan, you can fight as you should." Qi Ning said with a smile: "Since the emperor has an edict, it's okay for me to join in the fun. Let me preside over this matter, I'm afraid it will make people laugh." After a moment, he frowned and said: "But... although the emperor has his will, this time your Shenhou Mansion will deal with it through Jianghu means. If it gets involved with the government, I'm afraid those Jianghu people will be dissatisfied."
Qi Ning knew very well that although the Jianghu forces represented by the Eight Gangs and Sixteen Factions were controlled by the Shenhou Mansion, which had the imperial court as its backer, these gangs did not necessarily buy into the imperial court's rules and regulations.
The imperial court obviously did not want to have too direct conflict with the Jianghu forces, so it creatively established the Shenhou Mansion to contact various gangs and factions based on Jianghu rules.
Xuanyuan Po's eyes showed admiration, and he immediately said: "The Marquis has thought carefully, I wonder if the Marquis has any arrangements?"
"It's actually simple." Qi Ning said with a smile: "Since you are from the Shenhou Mansion, I will just appear as an official of your Shenhou Mansion."
Xuanyuan Po smiled and said, "Master Hou is wise!"
But he saw Ximen Zhanying bringing over a tray with three bowls of tea on it, and put the tea on the table with an unhappy look on his face.
Seeing that she looked a little annoyed, Qi Ning felt funny in his heart. He deliberately patted the chair next to him and said, "Come, Zhan Ying, sit down here and discuss it together."
Ximen and Yingli ignored him and walked to sit next to Xuanyuan Po.
Qi Ning picked up the tea cup and said: "Colonel Xuanyuan, pretending to be a member of the Shenhou Mansion is easy to say and difficult to say. The most important thing is not to show any flaws in front of those brave men."
"What does the Marquis mean?"
Qi Ning smiled and said: "I don't understand many of the rules of your Shenhou Mansion, let alone how your Shenhou Mansion gets along with those people in the world. If the time comes and you make a fool of yourself, it will be a bit troublesome." He glanced at Ximen Zhanying and said with a smile: "Captain Xuanyuan, I see that Zhanying can't be of much help this time. Why don't you let her teach me the rules of your Shenhou Mansion? What do you think?"
Ximen Zhanyingliu frowned and couldn't help but said: "Qining, don't target me everywhere or make me angry. Even if you are Jin Yihou, I will still be rude to you."
Xuanyuan Po frowned and said, "Little Junior Sister, have you forgotten what the God Lord told you?"
Ximen Zhanying said anxiously: "Elder brother, didn't you see how he targeted me?"
"The Marquis has no ill intentions, and you must not offend the Marquis." Xuanyuan Po glanced at Ximen Zhanying.
Qi Ning sighed: "Captain Xuanyuan, I just said that Zhan Ying's experience is too little and she really needs more experience. I just said a few words and she couldn't control her emotions. I'm afraid she will be ruined." It's a big deal. By the way, the emperor asked me to participate in the attack on Qianwu Ridge. To be sure, I think... it's better not to let Zhan Ying participate."
Ximen Zhanying immediately changed his color, Xuanyuan Po slightly hesitated, but Qining picked up the tea cup and blew on the powder.
"Elder brother, don't listen to him." Seeing Xuanyuan Po's hesitation, Ximen Zhanying knew something was wrong, "He is targeting me, don't be afraid of him."
Xuanyuan Po ignored it and said, "If Lord Marquis really wants to arrange it like this, I have no choice but to obey my orders."
Ximen Zhanying was so anxious that he almost cried. He stood up suddenly, raised his finger and pointed at Qining and said: "You...you bully others, I...!" He looked around and suddenly pressed the handle of the knife. When Qining saw this, he immediately said: "Colonel Xuanyuan, what is she going to do? Why is she drawing her sword?"
"When did I draw the sword?" Ximen Zhanying gritted his teeth: "I just... I just pressed the handle of the sword and did not draw the sword."
Xuanyuan Po could only say: "Master Hou, my junior sister has an impulsive temper, but she has no intention of offending Master Hou."
"I think so." Qining sat peacefully, looked at Ximen Zhanying and said with a smile: "You don't have to gnash your teeth and attack Qianwu Ridge. I don't care, but I should still be able to make the decision whether you want to participate. In fact, you have to participate. , it’s not impossible. I just said that you are by my side and teaching me the rules of Shenhou Mansion. I originally wanted to give you a chance, but with your current attitude, how can I rest assured? A thousand-mile embankment was destroyed by ants. Xue, this attack on Qianwu Ridge is of great importance. With your temper, if something goes wrong, will you bear the blame, or will Captain Xuanyuan and I bear the blame?"
Wei Shutong deliberately drank tea by the side, but it was funny in his heart. He secretly thought that such a big event as attacking Qianwu Ridge should be extremely serious. Who knew that these two young people bickering here, but it was like child's play, but he was also sure in his heart. This young marquis must have taken a liking to Ximen Zhanying.
In Wei Shutong's view, this is not surprising.
Ximen Zhanying has a very beautiful appearance, and a very hot figure with a curved front and back. Coupled with the attire of an official in the Shenhou Mansion, although she does not have the charm of a woman, she has a more heroic appearance.
Ximen Zhanying was extremely annoyed at this moment. Although she wished she could come up and beat Qining up immediately to relieve her hatred, she also knew that Xuanyuan Po was nearby and he would stop him without Qining taking action. She felt aggrieved and her eyes suddenly felt a little swollen. reddish.
Seeing this, Qi Ning sighed and said, "That's all, let me ask you, do you want to participate in this encirclement and suppression?"
Although Ximen Zhanying didn't want to say another word to Qining, he still couldn't help but nodded.
Qi Ning smiled and said: "Then can you guarantee that if I let you participate, you must obey my orders?"
Ximen Zhanying cursed in his heart, but how could he dare to say it out at this moment? He could only say: "If you... if you don't target me intentionally, of course I... of course I will obey your orders."
"Okay, Master Wei and Colonel Xuanyuan are here, and they are witnesses." Qi Ning said slowly: "From now on, you will guard me and teach me the rules of the Shenhou Mansion. If you disobey orders, you will be punished." I will ask you to return to Beijing immediately and remove your right to participate in this siege. Do you agree?"
Ximen Zhanying looked at Xuanyuan Po, but Xuanyuan Po picked up the teacup and didn't look at her, as if he wanted to stay out of the incident.
Ximen Zhanying had no choice but to nod.
Although she had been hanging out in the Shenhou Mansion since childhood because of Ximen Wuhen, she had never been formally established. Becoming an official member of the Shenhou Mansion and proving herself in front of her father had always been her wish.
The world has been peaceful for many years, and she has not had many opportunities to go out of the capital to get involved in the world. This time, Ximen Wuhen gathered people from the world led by eight gangs and sixteen sects with the intention of wiping out the Black Lotus Sect. This was a rare sight in the world for many years. Ximen Zhanying spent a lot of effort to get Ximen Wuhen to agree to her coming to Xichuan.
At this time, Qi Ning wanted to stop her from participating in such an important event with just one word. Although she was angry, she was also afraid.
At this time, Qi Ning proposed conditions, but she could only agree.
Seeing this, Wei Shutong had a vague feeling that the origin of this girl was not simple. Thinking that Qining had already relented, he might as well sell his favor and said with a smile: "Master Marquis, I see that this girl is smart and smart, and she is waiting for you." With me, everything should be safe. That’s right, Captain Xuanyuan, did you just come from the capital, or...?"
Xuanyuan Po put down his tea cup and said: "The Shenhou Mansion has sent two groups of people to rush to Thousand Mists Peak first. My junior sister and I were the last group to rush over. We kept receiving news from there along the way. Food is tight and I can't last long. I happened to be passing through Chengdu, so I came to discuss with Mr. Wei and see if the Marquis is in Chengdu."
"I see."
"Master Wei also knows that although the Shenhou Mansion has set rules, those people are from the Jianghu and are wild and unruly. If there is really no food and grass, they will inevitably harass the people." Xuanyuan said: "Thousands of people will make trouble. If something happens, it will be a big trouble."
"That's right." Wei Shu said: "I will send someone to arrange the food and grass matters today. The first batch of food and grass will be delivered within three days."
Xuanyuan Po smiled and said, "That's a lot of work." He looked at Qining and asked, "I wonder if the Marquis has anything else to do? If there is anything that has not been done, my junior sister and I will wait in Chengdu."
"It's nothing serious." Qining asked, "Are you leaving immediately?"
Xuanyuan Po nodded and said: "This time people from all walks of life have gathered. The Black Lotus Sect must have known the news for a long time and will inevitably prepare defenses at Qianwu Peak. If they delay for one day, they will have one more day to prepare. Three days later , everyone from all walks of life should have arrived, I estimate that after traveling very fast, we can get there in three days from Chengdu."
Qi Ning said: "That being said, I can't delay any longer." He said to Wei Shutong: "Master Wei, you send someone to Heiyan Cave, inform Qi Feng, and tell them that I have been ordered to go to Qianwu Ridge to let them Wait in the Black Cave."
Wei Shutong said: "I will send someone to inform you immediately."
Qi Ning stood up, glanced at Wei Shutong, and walked to the window. Wei Shutong immediately got up and followed him. Xuanyuan Po, who had such sharp eyesight, immediately said: "Master Hou, my junior sister and I are going to prepare first. We are downstairs." Wait for the Marquis."
"You go to Chengdu Guanyi, I still have a guard over there." Qining said: "Master Wei and I have a few words to say. After we finish speaking, I will go to meet you immediately."
Xuanyuan Po bowed his hands, and then led Ximen Zhanying away.