Xiaoer wanted to report Bai Fuling's name, but she still didn't deter the evil guest who insisted on sending it to her door.
When the villain swaggered up to the third floor and appeared in front of Bai Fuling and the others, everyone couldn't help being stunned.
The one who rushed up was an acquaintance, Zicao, the disciple of the Sixth Elder of Jiyuntang.
She walked around the waiter in a flash, walked up to Bai Fuling, clasped her fists and saluted, and said with a smile, "Sister Fuling, long time no see!" Then she turned her head and raised an eyebrow at the waiter who was stunned by the side, and said, "I know Miss Bai. "
The waiter complained in his heart: Didn't you say it earlier? !
Bai Fuling waved him back, and said to Zicao not very enthusiastically: "Is the Jiyun Hall so idle? Let you come to this wild place."
"How can sister Fuling live in a wild place?" Zicao smiled flatteringly.
Bai Fuling is extremely reluctant to meet the series of people related to Haifushi, but she also knows that the more she avoids, the more she cares, so she invites Zicao to sit down and have a meal together.
Before Zicao came here, she had thought that Bai Fuling might not want to see her, but she didn't expect that not only did they not drive her away, but they also treated her deliciously, so she couldn't help being flattered.
She really came here this time to explain to Bai Fuling for her senior brother, but she couldn't reveal her identity as a member of the Demon Cult, so she couldn't speak about many things and could only play by ear.
Bai Fuling asked about the disaster relief situation of Ning'an River like a normal person, and Zicao answered one by one. Seeing that the after-dinner refreshments were served but still couldn't get to the point, she finally couldn't help but put down the teacup, looked directly at Bai Fuling and said, "You... you Are you still angry with the leader of the Sea Alliance?"
When she asked this question, Bai Fuling didn't respond yet, but Bai Guo, who had been nervous all night, shook her hands, and the silver chopsticks in her hands fell off the table, making a series of crisp sounds when they touched the cup and saucer.
Everyone couldn't help looking at her, Bai Guo was embarrassed for a while, Bai Fuling finally couldn't help laughing, pointed at her and said, "I'm not excited, why are you excited?"
Ding Xiang, Ma Lian and other servant girls looked at Bai Guo even more strangely. They did not go to Beijing with Bai Fuling, and Bai Guo and Bai Shao didn't dare to explain to them the gossip that they didn't fully understand. Seeing Bai Guo's big reaction, Qiqi couldn't help thinking about it.
Bai Guo couldn't tell, she stared at Bai Fuling resentfully, Bai Fuling smiled enough and turned her head to ask Zicao: "Do you know what happened between me and him?"
"Uh... know a little..." Zicao actually knew everything, but it was inconvenient to admit it.
Bai Fuling patted her on the shoulder and said, "Then wait until you figure everything out, then think about whether you want to be a lobbyist."
After she got up and was about to take someone away, Zicao was in a hurry, she jumped up and stopped her and said, "Although I don't know the ins and outs, I know that Lord Haimeng is sincere to you. After you left, he never smiled. I care about you very much, if you get angry again, give him a chance to explain and admit his mistake, okay?"
Bai Fuling breathed out lightly, and said: "Even if he doesn't laugh anymore in this life, it has nothing to do with me. I used to do stupid things on my own will, and I don't want to blame anyone, but now I don't want to do stupid things anymore. , So, let it be like this. Everyone knows what is well-known, there is nothing to explain. If you are just a guest, we welcome you from all over the Bai family. If you are here for him, don’t waste time, it’s useless .”
Zicao was full of words and was blocked to death, so he could only watch Bai Fuling and his party walk away, rubbing his forehead and talking to himself to the empty flower hall on the third floor: "Senior brother, my little sister-in-law obviously wants to talk to you!" A clean break, how can she coax her back with her temper? I advised you not to lie to her and take advantage of her, but you just refused to listen... "
Shaking her head helplessly, this matter still needs to be done by the senior brother herself, and she can't explain her identity. There are many things that she can't explain to Bai Fuling. Have a few days to see the situation first.
In the past few days, the conflict between the barbarians outside Beiguan City has intensified and escalated again. Bu Jie and Shan Daogen, the two highest-ranking generals of the Beiguan Army in the city, discussed with Bai Shanglu and Bai Fuling in private, and then reported to Ma Tang suggested to close the city gates temporarily to avoid being affected by the chaos.
Ma Tang ran into this kind of thing not long after he came, although it was not aimed at Beiguan City, it also made him nervous for a while, and he agreed to Bu and Dan without any objection. While secretly complaining in his heart to His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince who sent him here—didn't it say that this place is very peaceful? What should we do if we fight? !
Ma Tang has no other advantages, but he is particularly known for his self-knowledge. He is a martial arts champion who is good at fists and feet and is familiar with military books. He can brag in the capital. Once he really goes to the battlefield, he has no leader. Experienced and unfamiliar with Manzi's tactical strength, what else can he do besides talking on paper
The passion and enthusiasm of his youth had been worn away in these years of official career. He also wanted to make a difference, but first of all, he wanted to save his life and the fame and fortune he had so hard to get.
It's okay to win the war with the barbarians, but if he loses, the news will be sent back to the capital, and he will fight back to his original form immediately!
At this time, the spies of the Bai family sent a message that several barbarians outside the pass had reached an agreement to jointly deal with the Thorn Fruit Tribe. Due to the distribution of interests, two factions gradually formed within the Thorn Fruit Tribe, headed by the High Priest and the Patriarch. In order to free up their hands to resolve internal conflicts, one faction decided to negotiate peace with the barbarians.
As a result, the barbarians outside the customs would probably cease fighting soon. Bai Shanglu was very happy to hear the news, but Bai Fuling frowned, asking him to find a way to contact Euonymus as soon as possible.
"They stopped fighting. It doesn't mean that the stable situation in the past can be restored. On the contrary, the road to and from the customs may become more dangerous." Bai Fuling was very pessimistic.
Bai Shanglu was not a fool. Hearing this, his heart moved: "Are you afraid that both of them will intensify their plundering of passing merchants?"
"Yeah, the situation outside the customs has always been that there are too many monks and too little rice, and there are only so many good places suitable for nomadic settlements. Suddenly a giant came and carve up the land that was not enough. However, neither the local snake nor the river dragon can overwhelm anyone. , have to live in peace for a while, but they all have to eat, the only way is to hit other people, such as the merchants in the past... If the two factions gradually become stronger, the next target may be Beiguan City."
"Big brother has always concentrated his efforts on attacking the strongest tribes outside the pass, and he has always been wooing and giving preferential treatment to the small tribes. There are more than 20 barbarian tribes outside the pass. They belong to different ethnic groups and have always been in a state of disunity. In addition, Big Brother has intentionally treated them differently over the years, and they are not able to unite for their own interests, so it is not difficult to deal with them. But once they gather, with the strength of Beiguan City, it will be difficult to confront them head-on."
"In the past, as long as they didn't come to Qi State to plunder, the Zhenbei Army would not take the initiative to attack them. This time it is different. The Thorny Division directly threatened their survival, which led to their unprecedented unity. As long as the threat of the Thorn Division persists, They have to form a group, and the Thorn Fruit Department, the original barbarians and the Zhenbei Army will form a three-legged force."
"If the eldest brother is still there, there is nothing to worry about, but now whether the eldest brother can come back and when will come back is a problem. The Zhenbei Army will soon become the weakest of the three forces. Why should we protect the merchants who come and go? Safety? The advantage of Beiguan City will be gone.”
Although Bai Fuling has intentionally turned her business focus to the sea, Beiguan City has been operating here for many years, especially many people who have left the Bai family live in this city. She can easily give up her many years of foundation and turn to the south. What about the others
Bai Shanglu's expression also became solemn, he was used to some weird words in Bai Fuling's words, and it didn't affect his understanding.
I have to admit that her young lady's worries are very reasonable. He has also met the new Zhenbei General Ma Tang. From his speech and behavior, he knows that he is not reliable. Everything will be handled by the two generals, Bu Jie and Shan Daogen. , I'm afraid he can't do anything other than close the city gate tightly and act like a turtle.
"Miss wants to contact the thorn fruit guard to help him control the thorn fruit department?" Bai Shanglu immediately understood Bai Fuling's intention.
"Yes! Right now, there are two factions in the Thorn Fruit Department facing each other. One faction is obviously leaning towards the old patriarch's side, while the other is the enemy of the surviving spear. The high priest and the new patriarch are the same party. This is a great opportunity for Qiu. I believe he is also very interested. We will provide some help as much as possible. Even if the surnames fail, the two factions will fight, which will inevitably weaken the strength of the surnames. Once the tribal mastership has been obtained, the Zhenbei Army will at least have a partner for a period of time, and the barbarians will not be able to make big waves even if all the tribes are united." Bai Fuling admitted that she did not help Euonymus purely out of kindness.
Bai Shanglu thought about it carefully, and immediately sent someone to contact Wei Mao, and agreed to meet at Shitoupo outside Beiguan City in three days.
Because the gates of the city were closed and the dental shop was temporarily out of business, Bai Shanglu explained to the subordinates who stayed behind, and then accompanied Bai Fuling back to his home in Baili Mountain.
Fortunately, Ma Tang entrusted Shan Daogen and Bu Jie to take care of all the matters of defending the city and training soldiers. They are Lu Ying's direct descendants and have a close relationship with the Bai family. As soon as the city guards saw Bai Fuling's ebony carriage, they opened the city gate and let them pass.
Before Bai Fuling and his party reached the gate of Baili Mountain, they suddenly saw Bai Shisan, who was staying at Baili Mountain today, riding a fast horse and ran towards him. When he saw Bai Fuling's carriage from a distance, he yelled: "Husband, madam! It's about to give birth, Miss, go back quickly!"