Huan Rong

Chapter 222 Undercurrent

For Huan Rong, good medicine can be given, but people can't.

He believed that Qin Jing would do what he said, and would definitely keep his promise, and would not detain anyone.However, the rest of the Qin family may not be.

So far, he has only met Qin Jing's brothers face to face, and he has only heard about Qin Ce. If the doctor is sent to Xihe, there will inevitably be worries about meat buns beating dogs.

This analogy does not sound good, but it is quite true.

In troubled times, a doctor with superb medical skills is really important.

However, politely refuse?

Huan Rong shook his head.

After weighing it carefully, Huan Rong turned back to fetch the silk cloth, picked up a pen and wrote a reply letter, and turned to the goshawk who was devouring fresh meat.

"Ahei." Huan Rong walked to the wooden frame, folded the silk cloth, stuffed it into a bamboo tube, and tied it to the goshawk's leg.

"Hey!" The goshawk swallowed the last piece of fresh meat, fluffed its breast feathers in satisfaction, rubbed the back of Huan Rong's hand habitually, then vibrated its wings and flew out of the inner room.

Huan Rong followed to the porch, and saw the goshawk circling for two weeks in mid-air, making a high-pitched cry, passing by the returning dove, and soon flew north.

In less than a few breaths, the vigorous figure has turned into a black spot and disappeared into the clouds in the blink of an eye.

The pigeon cooed a few times and landed on Huan Rong's shoulder, with dissatisfaction and grievance in its cries.

"Okay." Huan Rong smiled and tilted his head, nodded the pigeon's little head, took off the letter hanging from the pigeon's neck, and said, "The fresh meat is ready, go and eat."

The pigeon seemed to be able to understand people's words, so it called twice, flew away from Huan Rong's shoulder, and rushed into the inner room along the window.

In less than a moment, there was the excited cry of a dove behind him.

Huan Rong shook his head, unfolded the silk cloth and took a closer look.

Wang Wendu's condition worsened, and the Taiyuan Wang family thanked guests behind closed doors; Xi Fang called back and mobilized the Beifu army, and Liu Laozhi led two thousand paces to station in Guangling County; angry.

Wang Tanzhi was ill for nearly half a year. During this period, the Wang family in Taiyuan searched for good doctors, but there was no much improvement.Now this result is not surprising.

Xi Yin's mobilization of the Beifu army is worthy of deliberation.

Guangling County?

While pondering, Huan Rong walked back to the inner room, took out the map, and spread it out on the couch, his eyes wandered around Jingkou, Guangling and Gushu, and the word Sichuan gradually frowned between his brows.

What is this move?

Guangling belongs to Qingzhou and belongs to Ximin.It seems quite unusual to mobilize the Beifu army to garrison.But thinking about it deeply, Huan Rong couldn't help but not worry.

Qingzhou and Yanzhou are close to Youzhou for two weeks, and two villages even straddle Youzhou and Yanzhou.

The Beifu army is powerful and is led by Liu Laozhi. If they go northward along the Zhongdu River, will the generals stationed in the state be able to stop it?

Maybe he thought too much, Xi Yin didn't intend to do anything, just a deterrent?

If this is the case, it is probably necessary to leave for Jiankang in advance and meet with Xi Yin before implementing the plan.

It is not enough to have Xi Chao's words, he must talk to Xi Yin face to face.As for Guangling County, they should also send people to go there.There is no need to think about the Beifu army at Jingkou, but the 2000 people brought out by Liu Laozhi may try to dig a corner.

It has nothing to do with honesty or kindness, it involves power struggles, and being honest and kind is really a head-scratcher.

What's more, his purpose is to end the troubled times, unify the north and the south, and further expand the territory of the country.It is better not to use the knife inside, or not to use the knife.

To preserve the backbone, the Northern Expedition and the Western Expedition are the right way.

While thinking about it, Ah Mi came to report, Huan Yi came from Yandu, and the team had entered Nancheng.

"Brother is here?" Huan Rong was overjoyed, hurriedly put away the map, and went to the front yard to greet him.

"Did Mom ever know?"

"Back to Lord Lang, it was His Highness who sent a letter to Yandu to summon the Fourth Young Master."

"Mum asked brother to come?"

"Yes." Ami nodded.

Huan Rong paused, remembering what Princess Nankang had said about the marriage, his face suddenly became dazed.

It seems that during this trip to Jiankang, brother's marriage will also be resolved by the way.Should it be said that his mother trusted him too much, or did he not take Sima Yao seriously at all?

No matter what it is, as a son, he can't disappoint his mother.Everything must be arranged properly, go ahead calmly, and return smoothly.Not to make changes in the middle of the plan, but also to ensure that no one can hurt the mother.

Thinking about something in his heart, Huan Rong didn't hesitate at all.All the way through the corridor, crossed the wooden bridge, and passed Zhong Lin who was holding the bamboo slips. Ignoring Zhong Sheren's surprised eyes, he raised his voice and said, "I'll pick up my elder brother. The government affairs will be left to tomorrow."

Zhong Lin was speechless for a long time as she watched envoy Huan "go away in the dust".Looking at the bamboo slips in his hand, he shook his head helplessly.Well, it's not an urgent matter anyway, let's do it tomorrow.

However, Mr. Silang is coming back at this time, is he going to Jiankang together?

Thinking of the plan made by Jia Bing, Zhong Lin looked solemn.Turning around immediately, holding the bamboo slips to look for Xun You.

Not to mention how Zhong Sheren was thinking, Huan Rong walked to the front yard, just in time to see the gate of the mansion open, Huan Yi got off his horse and strode towards the courtyard.

"Brother!"

Seeing Huan Rong, Huan Yi raised a smiling face, he is not tall, but his physique is quite strong.

The whole person is tanned, and at the same time, the aesthetics are very different, but there is no masculinity.In future generations, he is absolutely cool and handsome, attracting countless eyeballs.

However, cool and handsome are cool and handsome. When talking about marriage with this appearance, the possibility of the girl nodding is too small.

Grinning, Huan Rong took two steps forward, grabbed Huan Yi's arm, and said with a smile, "Brother!"

When the two brothers met, they were a little excited.

Huan Yi looked at Huan Rong up and down, grinning almost to the ears.He wanted to punch Huan Rong's shoulder, but he was afraid that his hands would be too strong, so he abruptly stopped in the middle, changed his punching to patting, and said, "I haven't seen you for a few months, brother has changed a lot, I almost dare not admit it."

"Brother, you're joking." Huan Rong smiled and shook his head, seeing that Huan Yi had brought back a lot of carts, and the servants in the mansion were busy laying planks in front of the stone steps, he asked curiously, "What did you bring, brother? "

"Good stuff." Huan Yi blinked and said, "I went out to sea before and got a few corals as tall as a person, and I brought them back this time. There are also two carts of pearl tortoiseshell, and the medicinal materials from the northern and southern cities. and curiosities."

"Brother, have you ever been to the south?"

"Yes." Huan Yi nodded and said, "I met local barbarians and fought a battle. I got two golden elephants. There is a self-proclaimed traveler or a cultivator who knows some Chinese and says he wants to come with the boat. Zhongyuan, was slapped away by me."

What?

Huan Rong turned his head in astonishment, did the shot fly?

"Yes." Huan Yi didn't know what happened, but was very proud, "Dirty body, with lice growing on his head, talking about ascetics, and preaching Dharma to boatmen, it doesn't sound right to me, so I just slap him Slap and fly, so as not to worry like mosquitoes."

Huan Rong looked at Huan Yi, opened and closed his mouth twice, and finally chose to remain silent.

Without mentioning the identity of this person, just judging from Huan Yi's words, the fleet traveled far enough this time, and most likely reached the vicinity of Tianzhu.

"By the way." Huan Yi seemed to think of something, and smiled, "That place produces colored treasures, spices, and gold. The cloth craftsmanship is not as good as that of the Central Plains, but the colors and patterns are eye-catching. Many people come back from our city, and the selected ones Waiting. Waiting for someone to send it to Fangshi for sale, if the market buys a lot, it will probably be a good business."

"Brother, do you want to go to sea again?" Huan Rong asked.

"Of course not." Huan Yi gave Huan Rong a strange look, "There are skilled slaves and craftsmen in Yandu, these cloths are made in new styles, as long as they sell well, you can make them yourself."

Huan Rong: "..."

Well, he was wrong.

Forget how advanced China's craftsmanship is, even after 200 years of war, the surrounding neighbors are far behind.

While the two brothers were talking, several carts had already been pulled into the courtyard, with their coverings ripped off and their fenders removed.

The first thing Huan Rong saw was not coral gemstones or tortoise shell spices, but a pair of ivory wrapped in gold and inlaid with precious stones.Judging from the size and length, it is very credible to say that it grew on a mammoth.

"Brother, where did you get this?"

"This one, I bought it from a barbarian." Seeing that Huan Rong liked it, Huan Yi smiled, "I used two bolts of silk, one bag of sugar and two bags of bacon."

Frowning while talking, it seems that the price is a bit high.

Huan Rong blinked and was speechless again.

Before all the goods were unloaded, Huan Yi ordered people to lift up the coral tree and colored treasures, plus a beautifully crafted bow, and went with Huan Rong to the east courtyard.

"The coral tree is for Auntie, and the colored treasure is for Auntie. This bow is for Afeng." Huan Yi counted everything, never mentioning Huan Xuan and Huan Wei.

"Brother, where are Abao and Abao?"

"They, forgot." Huan Yi smiled foolishly.

Huan Rong sighed.

He knew that Huan Yi had an affair with Sima Huan, and what Huan Xi and Huan Ji had done before made him not close to any of his brothers.Naturally, he couldn't like Huan Xuan and Huan Wei either.

However, he is now the head of a county, leading the fleet of the Huan family. In the future, he will be named a knight or even a king.

"Brother, my father has gone, and the two younger brothers are still young."

"I know." Huan Yi said in a low voice, "But before I think of my mother and brother, I feel suffocated."

"Brother, it's over."

"En." Although Huan Yi was somewhat reluctant, he still promised Huan Rong that he would pay more attention in the future, "Anyway, I only recognize my mother and brother, and the others have nothing to do with me!"

Huan Rong nodded, not intending to force Huan Yi.He chose two ivory daggers for him, and then changed the topic.

The two brothers went to the East Courtyard and met Princess Nankang, and the topic of marriage with the Zhou family turned around.

"Listen to grandma." Huan Yi's ears turned red.

"It's always up to you to look at your heart." Princess Nankang laughed.

"promise."

Holding the bow and arrow, Yuan Feng solemnly thanked Huan Yi.

It was the first time that Huan Wei and Huan Xuan met Huan Yi face to face since they could remember, and it was a bit of a novelty.

The two four heads turned to look at Princess Nankang and then at Huan Rong. With the permission of the two, they walked up to Huan Yi and saluted decently.

Huan Wei sat upright, Huan Xuan rolled in Huan Yi's arms, his long eyelashes flapped twice, his big eyes gleamed, and said: "Brother, what is the sea like? Is there really the Kunpeng that the ancients said?"

Huan Yi froze on the spot.

His hands were raised in the air, neither hugging nor not hugging, his expression was very tangled.

Princess Nankang couldn't help chuckling, Huan Rong turned her head unkindly, and her shoulders shook suspiciously a few times.

Still Yuan Feng couldn't see it, he pulled Huan Xuan up very seriously, and rescued the embarrassed Huan Yi.While the latter breathed a sigh of relief, he suddenly said, "Brother, Feng once read "Zhuangzi", saying that there is a fish in the north, and its name is the Kun. The Kun is so big, I don't know how many thousands of miles away it is."

If Huan Xuan and Huan Wei were purely curious, Yuan Feng was earnestly seeking advice from Huan Yi out of an "academic" attitude.

"Dare to ask my brother who has gone to sea many times, but has he ever seen it with his own eyes?"

"This," Huan Yi thought for a while, and said, "I've seen a big fish before, and the biggest one looks like an island. I don't know if it's a kun."

In the following time, Yuan Feng's questions followed one after another, Huan Yi didn't find it troublesome, on the contrary, he was excited to talk.

Princess Nankang heard it interesting, and asked Ah Mai to invite Mrs. Li and Murong.

"It's hard to hear things overseas, so you might as well come and listen to them."

The whole family got together, Huan Yi simply let it go, from overseas locals to local customs, from small island-like big fish to astonishing numbers of fish, and also talked about medicinal materials from the land of Sanhan and spices from the land of the extreme south , and the occasional barbarian boat.

After speaking, the servants and boys outside the door all pricked up their ears, listening with gusto.

Huan Wei and Huan Xuan's eyes widened even more, their faces full of surprise.

Huan Yi's throat became dry when he spoke, so he stopped to drink a few sips of tea soup to moisten his smoky throat, thinking about what to say next.

The two brothers looked at each other, turned to Huan Rong, and said in unison: "Brother, don't want a wooden horse, but a sea boat!"

"When I grow up, I want to go to sea with my elder brother to find the big fish!" Huan Wei clenched his fists and said.

"Not only big fish, but also gold and gems!" Huan Xuan added.

Huan Rong was playful, hugged Huan Xuan, and said with a smile: "If they don't give it, what will Ah Bao do?"

"Fight!" Huan Xuan waved the ivory dagger he just got, very seriously, "If you win, you will give it!"

Huan Rong looked around uncertainly, and asked, "Why would Ah Bao think so?"

"Ah?" Huan Xuan's sanity was once damaged, and after being raised by Princess Nankang for a long time, he gradually began to recover, but sometimes he still reacted a little slowly.

Hearing Huan Rong's second question, he frowned and thought for a while before saying, "I saw Dian Sima and Xu Sima compete in martial arts, Dian Sima won, and Xu Sima gave him a dagger."

"..." Huan gave Jun a headache.

He knew that Xu Chao's dagger was made by a craftsman surnamed Ou.

This craftsman came to seek refuge from Chang'an and followed the team all the way south. Now he lives in Xuyi and works in a blacksmith shop in the city.

Because of his exquisite craftsmanship, it is said that he is a descendant of the master swordsmith in the Spring and Autumn Period. The state government specially summoned him to Nancheng, and entered him into the army craftsman registration, and he can receive a monthly salary.

This person was busy building solid soldiers, and his disciples, Li Shi and Gong Shuchang, improved the chariots, so he didn't have time to build ordinary short soldiers.This dagger is very rare, and Xu Chao got it by chance.

Since then, Dian Kui has been eyeing Xu Chao, using several times as an excuse to compete in martial arts, and finally won the "lottery".

Unexpectedly, Si Tou Shen happened to see this incident and regarded Dian Kui as a role model.

Looking at the serious Huan Xuan, envoy Huan inexplicably had a thought: Should he be allowed to realize his wish?If it continues to grow like this, it won't really grow into a pirate leader, right?

After thinking about it again, in today's world, from the noble family to the common people, it is all precarious in the event of war.Also mention whether pirates are pirates or not, 100% whoever has bigger fists is justified.

If Huan Xuan really has such an "ambition", it is only natural for him to be his elder brother's support.As for whether the surrounding neighbors will suffer again...does it matter?

That night, there was a banquet in the mansion, and Huan Rong and Huan Yi had a good time drinking and chatting, no matter how much they drank or how much they ate, they both reached a new level.

Yuan Feng didn't say anything, just looked at the wine jars and rice buckets removed by the servants, and fell into deep thought for a long time.

Huan Xuan and Huan Wei were full of awe, and the seed was deeply planted in their young hearts: they want to become a strong man like brother!

After the banquet, Huan Yi returned to the south courtyard and fell asleep.

Huan Rong drank the hangover soup, covered his face with a warm cloth towel, recalled everything at the banquet, and couldn't help laughing.

Since I went to the north last year, it is rare to have such a relaxing time.

Thinking of leaving for Jiankang next month, the relaxed mood gradually dissipated.Taking off the cloth towel, looking at the night sky through the half-opened window, seeing the bright moon hanging high and the stars shining brightly, he sighed silently.

Ningkang three years, April Yiyou

The goshawk flew into Xihe County and brought back the message Qin Jing sent from Guangwu.

After reading the contents of the letter, Qin Ce's brows were deeply furrowed, and his face darkened.

Mrs. Liu had used the decoction, and she was in better spirits. When she saw Qin Ce come to the back house with a sullen face and handed over a letter, a trace of doubt appeared in her eyes.After reading the contents of the letter, he handed it to Aunt Liu who was at the side.

"Your Majesty invited a doctor from the south, but he didn't go to Xihe, but he wanted to invite his sister to Chang'an?" Aunt Liu was surprised, and then she thought again, it might not be a good thing to go to Chang'an to recuperate.

Firstly, Xihe is close to the northern border, and there is just a bit of spring, and there are several consecutive cold rains, which is not good for Madam Liu's recovery; Let Ah Xiao clean up the mess that was too much fun.

It is not possible to clean up all the people sent to the back house, and it is only natural to cut off a few claws.

Furthermore, Mrs. Liu did have an old illness, but after taking these medicines, she still didn't get any better, but there were signs of aggravation, so Mrs. Liu was inevitably worried.

Now that Qin Ce is king, some things affect the whole body, and they cannot be solved quickly.It is indeed a good opportunity to go to Chang'an to recuperate.However, Mrs. Liu was a little worried about whether Mrs. Liu's illness was suitable for long-distance travel.

"What's your husband's intention?" Mrs. Liu pressed Aunt Liu's hand, signaling her to keep silent.

Qin Ce frowned, as if struggling in his heart.After a long time, he finally nodded, and said: "I have ordered Ah Cheng to guard Chang'an, Xijun can rest assured to recuperate here. When Ah Zheng takes Guzang, I will immediately order the capital to be moved."

Mrs. Liu smiled, and said: "I want my younger sister to go with me, can the husband agree?"

"Okay." Qin Ce breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In this way, I can rest assured."

Madam Liu didn't say any more, her face was tired.

Qin Ce didn't stay long, and told Mrs. Liu to recover from her illness. He would recall Qin Yu to Xihe and escort Mrs. Liu to Chang'an.

"Send off the husband."

Aunt Liu sent Qin Ce away, and ordered her servants to guard the porch. After returning to the inner room, she immediately closed the door, walked to the couch, and said in a low voice, "Sister, are you really going to Chang'an?"

"En." Mrs. Liu nodded, and said, "I sent a letter to Ah Zheng in advance, so I had this plan. I thought it would be Pengcheng, but I didn't expect it to be Chang'an. That's fine."

"Sister, are you saying that you can't stay here?" Mrs. Liu was startled and angry.

"Isn't it? Let's take a look and talk about it. Always be careful and make no big mistakes." Madam Liu pressed Aunt Liu and said, "Sister, it's different now. The husband has already become king, and even if Liu's Wubao rises again, it will be nothing. It's an empty shelf."

"Sister," Aunt Liu held Mrs. Liu's hand instead, and said, "The sea of ​​swords and fire, I will accompany sister!"

"That's not the case." Mrs. Liu coughed twice, "Although Ah Zheng is useless, there is still Ah Zheng. After Ah Zheng, there are still Ah Xie and Ah Qi. As long as they are here, the husband will definitely take care of them. Those people in the court did not dare to act rashly."

Having said that, Mrs. Liu's voice was even lower, her complexion was still pale, but her eyes were astonishingly dark.

"The most important thing is that there should be no 'accidents'. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I know."

Qin Ce can't have any more children, especially those sent to the back house, not even one!

"Going to Chang'an this time is just to avoid suspicion and make some arrangements." Madam Liu closed her eyes and leaned on Aunt Liu's shoulder, "Sister, if I can't make it this time, you will replace me..."

"Sister!" Mrs. Liu stopped Madam Liu's words, and firmly held her hand, "Sister, if you can do it back then, you can do it now! Those people won't be complacent for long!"

"it is good."

Madam Liu nodded and did not speak again.

The two sisters snuggled up to each other, just like when they were young.

The evening sunlight poured in through the crack of the door, and the shadows of the two on the ground continued to lengthen and gradually become blurred.When the sunlight completely disappeared, the shadows were completely merged into the darkness, and no trace could be found.