Zhao Wei: “…”
She looked at her master with a blank expression.
Chen Tang also looked at her: "When did it happen?"
Zhao Wei realized that her master had not known about this matter, but it was not too late to speak now, and she could make a complaint before arriving at Wu Zhaode's camp! She tried to explain the cause and effect of the incident in a neutral tone, but when she mentioned the tragic death of her uncle who had watched her grow up and taught her martial arts, how could she hold back? When she talked about Zhao Feng using the same method to take revenge, her words were full of satisfaction!
After saying this, Zhao Wei calmed down a little.
Realizing that he had said the wrong thing, he immediately bowed and apologized.
Chen Tang did not blame him. She also had an impression of Zhao Feng's deputy. When she learned that this person died indirectly at the hands of her own people, she could not help but sigh and felt that his death was not worth it: "Dawei, there is no need to be so cautious. You did nothing wrong."
Zhao Wei's gaffe seemed like a trivial matter to her.
What she lost was the kind elder who grew up with her. It would be cruel to ask a person who has lost a loved one to remain sane.
"It would have been fine if I didn't know before, but now that I know, I should go check on Dayi. I don't know how his injuries are recovering these days." Chen Tang said, feeling a little regretful.
She should have brought Choi Hyo with her as well.
Cui Xiao himself was from the Qinli group and had a good personal relationship with Zhao Feng. His coming could help him to pry girls away.
Zhao Wei didn't know that her master was targeting her own father, and she said, "With my father's strength, this injury should have healed long ago. But I have to see it with my own eyes to feel at ease."
Chen Tang sighed: "A warrior with a brave heart has a strong and durable body, so it is not difficult for him to recover. But - even if the injuries on his body have healed, have the scars on his heart healed?"
As a qualified superior, one should always pay attention to the physical and mental health of his subordinates, but Wu Xian is really not good at this.
When Zhao Wei heard this, his face, which had just brightened up, darkened again.
How can a wound in the heart heal so easily? That uncle is my father's fellow villager. The two old friends have been with each other through so many years of bloody storms. They are not brothers, but they are blood relatives! I am afraid that my father will never get over this hurdle in his life!
While they were talking, they arrived at Wu Xian’s camp.
"I am waiting here for Lord Shen by order of my Lord."
Wu Xian received the news early and sent people to wait for Chen Tang outside the camp for a long time. It was a new face, dressed in good taste, and if you get closer, you can smell the expensive fragrance. Chen Tang was a little surprised: "Why is it not Gong Su?"
To show his seriousness, Wu Xian either personally welcomed him or asked Qin Gongsu to do it for him. Why did he change the person today? Chen Tang's "unintentional words" coupled with the perfect "doubt" successfully stiffened the scholar's facial muscles, and he disappeared in the blink of an eye.
He smiled and said, "This is the order of the lord."
Chen Tang spoiled the mood again and asked, "Is Gong Su busy?"
The scholar's expression was impeccable this time, and his smile was refreshing and gentle: "The chief clerk has been busy with worldly affairs recently and cannot spare time."
Chen Tang sighed, “That’s a shame.”
Her eyes lit up. "A while ago, Shanxiao got a kind of grain that tastes good. Whether it's used to make soup or boiled directly in water, it tastes good, sweet and soft. He also wanted to let Gongsu try it, but he was too busy to spare the time."
The scholar murmured a few words in his heart.
How come he didn’t know that Cui Shanxiao also knew about farming
Chen Tang continued with a smile, "Shan Xiao is busy, but I, as your lord, am free, and I have something to discuss with Brother Zhao De, so I brought some over for him. Hey, will Brother Zhao De invite me to have a meal? If he does, he can benefit from it. The taste of the yam is really good, I guarantee he has never tasted it before."
From the moment Chen Tang stepped into Wu Xian's camp, she talked about food and drink every other sentence, which made the scholar wonder - is that thing called Yumai really so soft, sticky and sweet
The scholar personally led Shen Tang to Wu Xian's tent.
Wu Xian had been waiting in the tent for a long time.
“Sister Shen!”
After so many days of settling down, Wu Xian could call her "Sister Chen" without any burden, and Chen Tang wore a yellow skirt for the first time today, and tied her hair into a simple unmarried girl's bun. Although the physique of female literati/warrior is not as common as that of male literati, Chen Tang is also 7 feet 6, and is about 1.79 meters barefoot.
Of course, Chen Tang refused to admit that he was stuck at number nine.
If you raise the top of your head a little, it will be exactly 1.8 meters tall!
This height is not at all related to being petite, but her well-proportioned figure coupled with that gorgeous face that makes anyone who sees it fall in love with her, who can't help but say she is the most beautiful woman in the world? Wu Xian is used to seeing Shen Tang in men's clothes, but this is the first time he has seen her in women's clothes.
Chen Tang said, "Brother Zhaode."
Facing the women's Chen Tang, Wu Xian was confused, but he was also familiar with people with good looks, and he returned to normal in the blink of an eye - there were few ugly scholars among the literati, and each had their own merits in appearance. He had developed a resistance to the beauty lovers.
Most importantly—
Compared with Chen Tang's strength and the troops she controls, her appearance is just the most inconspicuous embellishment, the light of the bright moon and the brilliance of a grain of rice, the latter is not even icing on the cake.
"Sister Chen's outfit today is eye-catching. Your presence here brings glory to our humble home." Wu Xian smiled and joked, skipping the topic and letting Chen Tang sit with him on the high seat. "Sister Chen sent a message to me this morning, is there any change on the front line?"
When it comes to serious matters, Wu Xian looks particularly serious.
"To be honest with you, Brother Zhaode, my subordinates accidentally intercepted Zhang Yongqing's baggage and food last night. It was enough to amount to this amount—"
Shen Tang made a gesture.
Wu Xian was stunned. Is this possible
"This batch of food—"
Chen Tang teased: “Take it from Zhang, use it in Zhang.”
How wonderful it is to eat Zhang He’s food and fight Zhang He’s people!
Wu Xian was touched by her humor and laughed, clapping his hands and saying, "What a good saying, 'take from the chapter and use it in the chapter'! Very good!"
Chen Tang continued, "According to calculations, the food supplies in Zhang Yongqing and Huang Xiguang's pockets are almost empty. They have gained nothing in Qianzhou, so they will naturally turn their attention to us. In my opinion, the opportunity we have been waiting for is about to mature!"
Wu Xian said straightforwardly: "Sister Chen, our two families are closely connected and interdependent! Although I am not very wise, I also know the truth that the lips and teeth are cold. If you have any plans, just tell me. I will cooperate with you and will definitely not hold you back!"
Chen Tang readily agreed.
But I frowned slightly inwardly.
She knew Wu Xian well. He was easily influenced and had many concerns. In addition, his subordinates had different opinions. Even when the two companies cooperated before, Wu Xian would still be a little entangled. Why did he change his mind this time and agree to it immediately
Although he had doubts in his heart, Shen Tang did not show them.
Wu Xian was very considerate in his hospitality and even left some food for us. Chen Tang used the excuse of Yumai to ask the chef to cook it, and enthusiastically became the spokesperson for Yumai: "This is a new crop discovered by Shanxiao and the others. Brother Zhaode is in for a treat today..."
After Chen Tang entered the camp, his every move was reported to Wu Xian by a special person. Wu Xian naturally knew that the other party had boasted about the jade wheat all the way. When Chen Tang mentioned it again, he also became interested. Using the jade wheat as an excuse, Chen Tang led the topic to Zhao Feng.
"Brother Zhaode, why don't you see the great righteousness?"
Chen Tang mentioned this casually, and the atmosphere in the camp became three points quieter.
She didn't seem to notice anything unusual.
"Gong Su is nowhere to be seen either."
Wu Xian's enthusiasm seemed to fade a little: "They have other important things to do, why did Sister Shen suddenly mention them?"
Chen Tang told the truth: "Isn't Dayi working for me? I noticed that she was absent-minded on duty recently, so I asked her a few more questions. Then I knew that Dayi was recovering from her injuries, but I was so busy recently that I forgot about it. If Shanxiao hadn't asked Dayi and the others to taste the jade wheat, I wouldn't have remembered it."
"So it's because of Dayi that I have the chance to taste the jade wheat?" Wu Xian saw that Chen Tang's expression was sincere and not pretending, and his smile was warm again, and he even said something teasing.
Chen Tang quickly apologized and said, "Ah, this? This is my fault. I actually forgot about Brother Zhaode. I should be punished!"
The atmosphere in the main tent was harmonious and relaxed, but Chen Tang had no chance to see Zhao Feng or Qin Li until he left Wu Xian's camp.
Her heart was beating fast.
Could it be that something happened to Zhao Feng and his men
"Dawei, have you seen your father and the others?"
Zhao Wei shook his head in frustration: "I didn't see my father and his family, but I did see my two uncles, but there were so many people around that it was inconvenient to ask for information. They only said that my father was out of the camp for inspection..."
Chen Tang frowned, "Don't worry first. Your father is a powerful general under Wu Zhaode. Even if he is not valued, his life will not be in danger. It doesn't make sense for Wu Zhaode to cut off his arm at this time. I will go back and send someone to inquire more."
Zhao Wei hurriedly said, "Thank you, my lord."
Chen Tang waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to be polite.
In his mind, he was planning how to bring justice over.
Wu Zhaode didn't know how to cherish, so it's not too much for her to cherish him on his behalf, right? He broke her heart, so don't blame her for taking advantage of the opportunity!
When it comes to getting information, Gu Chi is the best.
Gu Chi: “…”
Chen Tang looked at him eagerly: "Tell me quickly, is there any news? It's urgent! Whether my shovel can pry open the corner of Dayi who is alone in the empty room, it all depends on you, baby!"
"Where did you learn such smooth talk?" This was unbearable. He could read minds, but he was not responsible for intelligence!
Chen Tang: "All playboys are like this!"
Men don’t love bad women!
She is so bad, and he loves her so much!
Gu Chi took a deep breath: "… I did find out the news. To put it simply, there was a fire in Wu Zhaode's backyard!"
Chen Tang said: "... Fire in the backyard?"
"… I don't know what happened to Xu Wenzhu, but he and Wu Zhaode have completely fallen out. Rumor has it that someone from the Xu family has died." But this news is not true. After all, Xu Quan has not received the news. This is just a rumor that Gu Chi has heard. "Xu Wenzhu no longer supplies food and grass, so Wu Zhaode is in a difficult situation. But someone has to take the responsibility of raising food and grass, so..."
Chen Tang guessed: "Tianhai family?"
Gu Chi nodded: "Yeah!"
Chen Tang sorted out the clues: "... Uh, that's no wonder. The Tianhai families are at odds with Qin Li's faction. Zhao Feng killed someone from their camp a while ago in order to avenge his brother. The feud is getting bigger and bigger, and it won't be resolved by a beating. Wu Xian still needs food and grass, so he must follow the wishes of the Tianhai family and distance himself from Qin Li and others..."
Gu Chi said: "I really fell asleep and asked for a pillow!"
Shen Tang nodded: "Yes, yes."
If the rumors are true, Xu's death was too timely.
It’s a pity that this is just a rumor and not solid evidence.
"Is there anything else Wangchao wants to do?"
Chen Tang noticed that Gu Chi hesitated to speak.
Gu Chi said: "My Lord, I am a little worried."
Chen Tang was puzzled: "What are you worried about?"
Gu Chi raised his hand to signal his master to lean closer, and the two whispered in each other's ears: "This matter seems amiss to Chi. The Xu family gave up, and Xu Wenzhu refused to provide food and grass. What good will this do for the Tianhai family? The only benefit is to make Wu Xian's heart completely lean towards their side and suppress Qin Li's faction, but there is no substantial benefit! What they have to pay is real food. Therefore, Chi always feels that there is something fishy and there are traces of human intervention. Isn't Qi Yuanliang in the rear?"
Shen Tang turned his head and looked at Gu Chi who was close by.
The latter's expression was subtle.
Shen Tang’s expression was horrified.
"You said—Yuanliang did it?"
Gu Chi nodded slightly and continued in a low voice: "This method of taking advantage of every opportunity is very much like the style of 'evil plot'. Qi Yuanliang has been following his master and behaved well these years, but it does not mean that he has changed his ways! He knows too well how to deal with Qin Gongsu!"
Chen Tang covered his mouth and whispered, “… Wang Chao, don’t talk nonsense about things like this without evidence!”
Falsely accusing Yuan Liang of innocence!
Chen Tang’s grip was so strong that Gu Chi almost couldn’t breathe.
She said, "This matter is known to heaven and earth, you and I know it, don't tell anyone else! Yuanliang would never do that!"
Shen Tang didn't expect the slap in the face would come so quickly.
The next day, she received a lot of information from the rear.
It was called intelligence, but in fact it was just a summary of work and government affairs. Even if he was at war, Chen Tang, as a county governor, had to know what was happening in his territory. This intelligence had no confidentiality level, and it was the kind that even spies would not bother to look for.
Then-
Chen Tang saw a "big guy" mixed in!
She was not mentally prepared and was shocked!
A handwritten letter written by Qi Yuanliang.
Start by saying hello.
The first paragraph asks about her recent situation.
The second paragraph subtly advises her to spend less time with Gong Xichou. She gets bruises all over her body from fighting with him every now and then. Does she think he doesn't know
The third paragraph is a summary of the work in the past half month. Longwu County is safe, Sibao County is safe, Minfeng County is safe, and Heyin County Magistrate Xu Wenzhu has not been feeling well recently, and even wrote him a secret letter to express his love for him.
Seeing this, Shen Tang's heart skipped a beat.
As expected—
The fourth paragraph is about Qi Yuanliang worrying that Wu Zhaode's power was out of control and that Qin Gongsu would become a serious threat to his lord, so he suddenly had an idea and chose a roundabout way to save the country.
The first step was to kill someone with a borrowed knife, designing the Tianhai family to kill the Xu family, completely angering Xu Jie, who already had a problem with the family; the second step was to use some tricks to do something to the Xu family's granary, forcing Xu Wenzhu to deliver the grain on time, forcing him to quit and go on strike, and the Tianhai family officially took over the mess; the third step was to secretly spread the words of Qin Gongsu's ambition and contempt for the Tianhai family in Tianhai, framing Qin Li for intervening in the mud pit of Wu Zhaode's heir, further irritating the nerves of the Tianhai family...
There is only one final goal -
Let Qin Gongsu have a hard time under Wu Xian's command!
Chen Tang was stunned as she looked at the eight pages of letter paper filled with Qi Shan's work. Even Qi Shan's last sentence "Shan has sent people to Shangnan to pick up Gu Ziyi's son's scroll and bring it to Sibao for settlement" failed to divert her attention.
Chen Tang: “…”