Although Qin Yining lived in the barracks of the Huben Army, he did not have much time to meet with Pang Xiao. Pang Xiao had to preside over the reconstruction work in the city, resettle the victims, distribute porridge, maintain order, clean up and burn the corpses, and arrange for a military doctor. Together with the doctors in the city, they are responsible for epidemic prevention, and they have to be appointed by the Emperor Zhou of Shushu...
All kinds of work are as tedious as commanding Hu Ben's army, keeping Pang Xiao's busy feet off the ground, and even taking time to accompany Qin Yining for a meal.
However, because of his busyness, the city quickly became orderly.
The Hu Ben army was ordered to be stationed outside the city. Pang Xiao only brought some people into the city during the day to do serious business. After negotiating with Yuchiyan, Yuchiyan appointed Dayan's officials to manage the city's capital according to Pang Xiao's instructions. thing. Before Pang Xiao arrived at Xu Shi, he would still bring his guards back to the barracks.
Pang Xiao was resolute and resolute in his work, and he had a reputation outside, and there was no lack of means of giving both kindness and power. Soon some officials in Dayan who were unwilling to obey orders had to admit Pang Xiao's work ability. For the people to live and work in peace, they had to obey Pang Xiao.
Of course, some of these officials were relieved because the emperor agreed to surrender, and some of them died for the sake of integrity.
Almost every day, the corpses of officials who have died for the country are brought out from every household, those who hang themselves, those who take medicine, those who wipe their necks, no matter how tragic.
But the actions of these people still could not stop Yuchi Yan's determination to return to the Zhou Dynasty.
Although the vitality of the capital city was severely damaged, the reconstruction work has been carried out solidly. After a month, there will be no more refugees in the city, some shops have reopened, and the people have the strength to live a normal life.
At this time, the order in the city was orderly, and it was even more refreshing than when Da Zhou did not call.
By this time, it was already winter.
"Sister Yi, I'll take you to live in the city starting today. If you're as fit, you'll always be living in a tent and the cold will spoil you."
Pang Xiao draped his cotton cloak with a mink fur collar over Qin Yining's shoulders.
Qin Yining has been feeling a little unwell in recent days.
The loss-making body was not well maintained, and he was starving and tired for nearly two months. After coming to Pang Xiao's side, once he completely let go of his tense emotions, those infirmities were all found.
It rained a while ago and the weather was cold. Qin Yining caught a cold just by blowing the wind. She had a fever these days. When Pang Xiao came back from work every day, she could hear her cough.
Pang Xiao knew that he could no longer keep her in the military camp selfishly in order to get along with her more.
Qin Yining smiled and said, "It's okay, I don't think it's going to be good for you to go back and live here."
She is staying with Pang Xiao now. Although Pang Xiao is very busy during the day, she can see each other every day.
Anyway, Pang Xiao had already made her attitude clear that Qin Yining had long been his unavoidable person, so she simply let go of her boudoir and just concentrated on enjoying their rare chance to get together.
If she went into the city and returned home, it would not be so easy for them to meet again.
How could Pang Xiao not be aware of Qin Yining's thoughts
He patted her head lovingly and said with a smile: "Okay, since you want to stay with me, then I will ask them to prepare enough silver charcoal for you. In fact, I don't worry about letting you go back. You'd better stay under my nose."
Qin Yining covered his mouth and coughed twice, then slowly leaned on Pang Xiao's shoulder.
At this moment, Hu Zi's eager voice suddenly came from outside: "My lord! The Holy One has sent someone!"
Qin Yining heard the words and looked up at Pang Xiao.
At this time, Emperor Zhou arranged for someone to meet Pang Xiao, did he have a new intention
Pang Xiao narrowed his eyes, and gradually guessed several possibilities. There seemed to be a dark vortex brewing in his phoenix eyes.
But facing Qin Yining, he was still as gentle as always: "It's okay, I'll go take a look, you'll rest here, I'll call Ji Yun and Bingtang to accompany you."
"Okay." Qin Yining nodded obediently, the long hair on her shoulders slid to her chest with her nodding.
Pang Xiao stood up, put his arms around her neck, leaned over and dropped a cherished kiss on her forehead, and then went out.
In the central army tent, Pang Xiao stepped into the door and saw a familiar person on the front.
"Who is this king, it turns out to be Lord Lian! Long time no see, Lord Lian looks much better."
Pang Xiao took a seat at the main seat Shi Shiran with a half-smile, and pointed to the seat next to him, "Sir Lian, take a seat."
Lian Shengjie had long been afraid of being beaten by Pang Xiao, and when he saw the action of raising his arm, he was already nervous, for fear that he would be beaten again.
But thinking of the purpose of his coming this time, because the emperor was backing him, he finally strengthened his courage and said arrogantly: "Prince Zhongshun is really polite, but this official, as a minister of imperial ensignment, specially brought the saint with him. The verbal edict comes, and please also ask Prince Zhongshun to listen to the edict!”
When Pang Xiao heard the words, he straightened his face and stood up to salute.
Lian Shengjie said arrogantly: "The holy decree: 'Prince Zhongshun Pingnan has done a lot of work this time, and I feel very relieved. I haven't seen Pang Zhixi for a while, and I miss it very much. It will take a lot of time to arrange for Pang Zhixi to do it, and how long will it take me to see him? I will leave this matter to you, and order Pang Zhixi to return to the capital quickly!'"
Lian Shengjie repeated the emperor's words word for word, with a little more confidence in his heart, and smirked: "The sage really didn't say anything to Prince Zhongshun, I'm afraid you are busy rebuilding the capital of the Yan Dynasty these days. If you are overworked, you will not be asked to accept the surrender, so please leave for Beijing immediately.”
Pang Xiao's face was as usual, and the corners of his lips were slightly raised in a shallow arc.
The Holy One really picks the time!
Or else, Lian Shengjie has been hiding nearby, just staring at him after everything is done before coming out to announce the decree - Pang Xiao has not forgotten that there is a "secret" who has contacted the Dayan people to kill him!
He worked hard to calm down Dayan, and it took more than a month to restore the post-disaster Kyoto city to an orderly situation, with the common people resenting, suppressing the epidemic, and arranging a clear division of labor between the emperor of the Yan Dynasty and his courtiers from top to bottom , let these people obey him.
He put so much effort and hardships into the surrender ceremony, but he was not allowed to preside over it!
You must know that accepting Yuchiyan's surrender, such a major event, will be recorded in the history books. One of the most honorable things as a soldier of the Great Zhou Dynasty is the honor he deserves for his hard work for so long.
But the sage hurriedly summoned him back to Beijing and refused to give him this honor!
Although Pang Xiao had known for a long time that the sage was jealous of him, he did not expect him to be so obvious.
"How is it. Prince Zhongshun, you should hurry up and pack up and prepare to go back."
Pang Xiao sneered and said, "Even if this king wants to go back, it is because he obeys the imperial decree and is loyal to the saint, not because he is afraid of you, a soft bug. You are so arrogant to this king. Have you forgotten what happened in the past? Is your skin itchy again?"