secret meeting
After nightfall, far and near light spots, rivers like belts, extend in the city one by one. Where the light is brighter, the water belt is also crystal clear and swaying. Next to the darker street, the water light is silent in the darkness, but occasionally there are ships with lights on and slowly passing by in the field of vision.
The lights inside and outside of the Four Seasons House are brightly lit. The three buildings hooked on the eaves and corridors embellish the street beautifully. On the nearby streets, passers-by can't help but glance over here, focusing on pointing, the building is full of The warm atmosphere of gong-chou staggered. Today, there are both literary gatherings and performances in the Four Seasons Zhai. At this time, the banquet in the building has not stopped. Since then, several popular courtesans invited from the brothel in the city have begun to sing lyrics and songs. .
After the city of Hangzhou was broken, although Fang La had decided to use this place as the foundation of the country, he had restrained his subordinates, but in the initial chaos, it was difficult to give an example of what happened to the women who remained in the city. The originally prosperous dust industry was also hit hard, but the soldiers who entered the city seized the men, and there were all kinds of abuse and killing, which could be used on women, but it was always that kind of thing.
In the first days, there were too many women who committed suicide or were killed in the ravages. There were also many brave women who were humiliated and died in the brothel, but in general, living in this The environment, the ability to withstand blows in this regard is always much stronger. After the most chaotic period of time, some people avoided the chaos, some found support, and some continued to use their long-sleeved skills.
At this time, the courtesans in Hangzhou had changed a few months ago, and they felt different. They lost their original spirituality and became more awe-inspiring and restrained. But as long as you don't go into it, the person who can replace it will always have a good art career. And the uncertainty that is deeply hidden in it can sometimes be seen as a pitiful sight, which has a different flavor. After a few shows. The atmosphere in the hall has become more and more enthusiastic. Some people have poems made, and they will be passed on for appreciation.
Today's gathering, although there is also the atmosphere of the literary society, but in general. It's not the same as the general sense. Zhu Yanlin was an official in the Fang La court at this time. It is impossible for only literati to communicate with each other, and some of the good warriors have actually participated in it. over the party. There can be no rules that are too compulsive. Only the host or those who want to show off will try their best to arouse the interest in writing poems and lyrics. Since there are many circles in Fang La's system at this time, at the beginning of the banquet, someone will bring it to the party. Picking up a glass of wine, walking around, chatting and saying hello, this time is also the time when the situation is warm.
Lots and lots of people. Beside a banquet on the second floor, something was happening at this time. The scholar holding the wine glass waved to the person, turned around and walked forward, caught off guard and touched the man next to him.
"Watch out."
"Hey… "
bang, bang...
What happened was not that big. The scholar didn't knock over the table, but accidentally knocked over the sauce dish next to him on his clothes. He just stumbled and stood firm, but the sauce that hit his clothes was always there. There are traces left, which will not be wiped off for a while. The scholar spread his hands in distress, and the people next to him greeted him with a word or two, and then someone from Sijizhai came to check, and then arranged for him to replace the room and clothes under the order of the shopkeeper.
After greeting the scholar in white who came not far away, he went up to the third floor under the guidance of the servant.
The first and second floors of Siji Zhai are now used as a banquet hall, and the third floor is also lit, but there are not many people. The scholar entered the room where the oil lamp had just been lit, changed his clothes, and then looked outside in front of the window. The night wind was blowing, the lamp was shaking, and it was slightly cool.
"...According to Ning's instructions, the news that you are still safe has been passed back. Madam Zun and the rest of the family are safe and sound... The fetus in Madam Zun's womb is also safe..."
If someone is also in this room at this time, they may hear a subtle conversation going on in this space.
"Did you not alert the government or the army?"
"Mr. Ning specially warned us, so we didn't make any extras. Except for Mrs. Zun, this information was only passed on to the top line in a single line, but... I think Ning's son is too cautious..."
"If you can't lose even once, you can only be careful. Liu Dabiao arranged someone by my wife's side. If those who want to make meritorious deeds know that it's only our husband and wife who will die... The one above you, and the above words Bring it?"
"Accepting Young Master Ning out of the city is the first priority, but everything is guided by Young Master Ning's arrangements... It also said that you should remember to take care of yourself."
At this time, the secret conversation here is naturally the secret detective arranged by Ning Yi and Qin Siyuan on Fang La's side. The identity here is that of the treasurer of Ren Sijizhai of the Centennial Hall. Ning Yi already distrusted the official power, but Wen Renbuer was obviously different, and when it came to handing over the command to him, Ning Yi shook his head.
"I don't understand these things. You are an expert. It's still up to you to arrange your actions. However, I want to know who is in charge of your next line. If you have a problem, how should I contact him..."
"This natural... "
The small system where Wenren Buer is located is not an official organization directly under the Six Gates. It was originally a secret investigation department set up to deal with the Liao people. . Even so, as the top person in charge on Fang La's side, Wen Renbu has a lot of things on his hands. Qin Siyuan used him directly to take responsibility for Ning Yi in this matter, which is enough to see that the old man attaches great importance to this matter. .
After exchanging some necessary information, Wen Ren Buer said: "The most important thing now is to escort Ning Gongzi away from here. It is expected that the situation in Hangzhou will become more and more tense in the next month. Let's go, it's best to arrange it within half a month. Now we have a certain understanding of the situation at the Ba Dao Camp, if Ning Gongzi knows anything..."
"I may not be able to leave for the time being." Ning Yi shook his head, then paused, "In Fang La's army, there are many people in the green forest. I heard that there are some ways. It can make people smell special, and this smell can Followed by trained Gu worms. They talked about it. At first, I only talked about it as a myth, but later it seems that they are not fake... Does Brother Wenren know there is such a thing?"
Wen Ren Bu'er's expression changed: "In Xiangxi area, there is indeed such a method in the art of raising Gu, but that kind of Gu insect is extremely difficult to raise. It can only be used by one person, and the life time is not long... This kind of method only Use it for extremely important people..." He glanced at Ning Yi. Then frowned and thought.
"It's not that there is no solution, as long as you know who the worm breeder is, and kill his worm. Or know when the worm will die. Then wait for the opportunity to escape. There are also many ways, which should be able to dilute this kind of tracking technique... These things , I will investigate, Young Master Ning rest assured."
"There really are such things..." Ning Yi nodded with a smile. In fact, this kind of thing is not too strange. Carrier pigeons can reach their destination thousands of miles away. It is impossible to say that it is as accurate as radar, but on the side of these martial arts practitioners who are highly skilled and proficient in wild survival. Even if you can only determine a general direction, I am afraid it is difficult to escape. He was probably mentally prepared before, so he didn't mind at this time.
"Brother Wenren, please trouble me about these things, but if it doesn't work, I plan to send away the maid next to me first. This matter should still be feasible."
There was silence for a moment, Wen Ren Buer obviously didn't agree with this matter: "Ning Gongzi, I'm afraid this matter..."
Ning Yi waved his hand: "After I sent her away, I have the intention to stay here and do something... It's not a big problem, I've calculated it before. Next to the yard where I live, there is an old doctor who has no children under his knees. He is quite famous in the Ba Dao Camp. Xiaochan has been helping in the hospital during this period of time. The old doctor treats her like a daughter. If it was just a normal situation, the old man would not help, but I offended people, whether it was Li Tianrun. Or Shi Bao, it is enough to face Liu Dabiao. I am in danger, and it is easy to spread to the people around me. When the pressure comes down, I will ask the old doctor to at least send Xiaochan away. During this period... I still need brother Wenren. assist."
Wen Ren Buer was stunned for a while, and he naturally checked the situation around Ning Yi: "Mr. Ning... Since more than a month ago... have you been arranging this?"
"I can't talk about arrangements, I just plan ahead. The old man has a tough personality, but he understands the cruelty of world affairs. When the time comes, just ask him, and he will help. This is the most mature way at present. If he doesn't help, think again. Some other way."
"But once this happens, if you have to leave, it will be really difficult, and it may even be life-threatening..."
"Give it a go." Ning Yi said, "It's good to go together, but if not, if she stays, I won't have a chance to go in the future. You said the situation would get worse in a month... How was the fight in the north? "
"Jiaxing has cleared the siege, but Fang Qifo gathered his troops and pinned General Tong's troops on the front line of Xiuzhou, and the rear continued to harvest, burn and loot. After this battle, between Hangzhou, Jiaxing and Huzhou, the imperial court had nothing to gain. …”
"Sure enough..." Ning Yi nodded, "In your opinion, how long can Hangzhou last?"
"I don't know, but half a year to a year, I'm afraid..."
These things have nothing to do with ordinary intelligence personnel, but speaking of it, Wen Renbuer frowned obviously, and Ning Yi was also a little silent. He didn't know about this part of Fang La's history. He only knew that Fang La was defeated in the end, but he also dragged Tong Guan's army of more than 100,000 to the south. Now it seems that Fang La has conquered Hangzhou, just in time for the grain harvest season. After he scavenged the grain near Hangzhou, the burden will be heavier for the Wu Dynasty court. If they drag on for a year or two, The consequences are really unimaginable.
"Things... Let's decide this for the time being. I'm doing pretty well in Ba Dao Camp now. When Li Tianrun came back and pressed him, I had no choice but to send Xiao Chan away. As long as I didn't leave, they wouldn't kill me. If they think I'm valuable to both parties. If it doesn’t work, tell the top that I will teach a group of upright students here, and I will be doing my best.”
Ning Yi said, shook his head and smiled, Wen Ren Buer thought about it: "Teach... an honest student?"
"Yeah." Ning Yi nodded and sighed, "In today's world, integrity is the enemy of the world. Let them have a little internal friction. There are many things that I can't do anyway."
After talking about this with Wenren Buer, Ning Yi went out and went downstairs. The hall was still enthusiastic, but he could hear a song "Wang Hai Chao" being sung on the stage. Qiu Guizi, ten miles of lotus. Qiang manages to be sunny, Lingge is full of night, play and fish for old lotus baby..." Lou Shuwan was listening over there, and seeing Ning Yi coming down, she smiled and said, "I sing your words." There are also people who know him in general like Liu Xiyang. At this time, they all look over. Some people have come over from the crowd, and it seems that they want to say hello to him.
At this moment, the sound of commotion came faintly from the east.
It was the sound of gongs and horns at first, mixed together like a war, and gradually got up. At this time, Hangzhou was only going through the war, and many of the people at the gathering had experienced the battlefield. They all started to go to the window to look out, and some even went up to the roof of the third floor. People hurriedly came over to find their respective master homes and passed the news.
In the far-off streetscape, chaos quickly took shape, plumes of smoke and red light rising into the sky, and soldiers on horseback and knives flocked to the street there. The news from the servants of various households quickly spread among the people's ears.
At the end of Ye Huangqiu, on the seventh day of September, the newly established Yongle Dynasty ushered in the first rebellion.
Political advisor Qi Yuankang turned against him.
For this name, Ning Yi only had a certain impression. Like Lou Minzhong and Bao Daoyi, he was one of the top members of Fang La's army. But thinking about it at this time, Ning Yi had heard someone say that this Qi Yuankang was once one of the recruiting factions in Fang La's army.
Standing in front of the window of Siji Zhai with Lou Shuwan, Ning Yi already understood what the big event that Liu Dabiao said was going to happen tonight. Li Tianrun hasn't returned yet, so the first purge in Fang La's army started like this...
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