SFS Chapter 239 It’s better not to look like
Chapter 239 It’s better not to look like
Yuan Qi felt that Yun Jiyou's personality was too fussy and thought that he didn't want to bother with him, but Yun Jiyou's next words immediately changed his mind.
"Our mission this time is to provide disaster relief. In other words, even if something happens to us, these things must be safe."
"If something happens to these disaster relief funds, even if we are able to reach Xi'an, not only will your Majesty punish us, but even the people in the city who are eagerly waiting for us will be greatly disappointed."
Yun Jiyu's words couldn't be clearer - losing their lives is nothing, but if they lose the disaster relief money, food, etc., they will be doomed.
Yuan Qi was stunned.
The only difference between him and Yun Jiyou is their stance, but when it comes to disaster relief, he attaches no less importance to it than Yun Jiyou.
Because they have experienced the flames of war on the battlefield, they are more aware of the difficulties faced by the lower-class people in their struggle to survive.
Having different stances is one thing, but he still hopes that the people can live and work in peace.
"Well, since you insist, then... I'll send someone to check it out again."
Yuan Qi finally relented.
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Licheng.
Led by the Licheng garrison commander, Chu Xi and his party successfully entered the general's mansion.
Tang Juncheng, who was stationed in Licheng, was Tang Yuhuai's uncle. He was awarded the title of General of Cavalry for his military exploits in his early years.
Therefore, he could enjoy special treatment and build a general's mansion belonging to him in Licheng.
The general's mansion was heavily guarded. After Chu Xi entered the gate, he soon encountered two teams of soldiers on cross-patrol.
They were all wearing hard armor and had a big sword on their waist.
Judging from their footsteps as they passed by, Chu Xi realized that these people had good martial arts skills and should be General Tang's personal guards, his carefully trained confidants.
Lieutenant General Tang Juncheng was not surprised by the guards in the mansion. The more noble and special the person's status was, the more likely they were to be assassinated.
Tang Juncheng is no exception.
There are too many people who want to kill him, not only within the Great Zhou, but also in Western Chu, Japan and other countries.
"Big brother, didn't you say before that the general was in the training ground?" Chu Xi was slightly surprised, and spoke in a leisurely tone, as if he was just chatting.
"Yes, General, it's at the training ground in the mansion." The deputy general was frank and did not hide anything.
Go through the lobby from the main gate, then turn right from the lobby and pass through several corridors.
Chu Xi, Zhou Yichen and Zheng Hao didn't see many maids, but they did see quite a few palace servants and patrol soldiers who had martial arts skills.
Chu Xi lowered his voice and sighed softly with Zhou Yichen beside him, "It is worthy of being a general's mansion, with strict guards. Although the scenery of the mansion lacks a bit of elegance, the appearance is very consistent with the style of a military general."
If it weren't for the fact that General Tang's deputy general was in front of her, she wouldn't have been so tactful in her words.
Using the house as an excuse is just a cover.
Compared with the style of the house, the guarding of this house is very methodical, and there seems to be no problem with what is visible to the naked eye. In fact, this house is full of dangers and traps.
Zhou Yichen was surprised and glanced at Chu Xi, as if he didn't understand why Qi Bai suddenly... started praising him?
He wanted to say something, but the person leading the way had already brought them to an open space.
The most eye-catching thing is an arena in the open space, where several people are sparring with each other.
Judging from the posture, it is four against one.
But even if it was four against one, the four were still no match for one. Some hugged him by his thighs, some hugged him by his waist, and with the combined efforts of several people, the man remained motionless and could not be shaken at all.
After a moment, the man exerted force and threw all four people out.
Just one move was enough to show that this man's arm and leg strength were quite amazing. He was a strong and tough guy, and his martial arts skills should be no less than Han Yaojun's.
"General, someone wants to see you." The deputy general said as he walked onto the stage. He lowered his voice and leaned close to the man's ear, explaining in a low voice that only the two of them could hear.
"The visitors include the Third Prince and a subordinate who claims to be General Han from Xi'an City. They are here to discuss important matters with the General."
Chu Xi raised his hand and bowed to Tang Juncheng on the stage, saying loudly, "Greetings, General Tang."
Zhou Yichen is the third prince, a royal relative, and has a noble status, so there is no need for him to perform formalities for Tang Juncheng.
When Tang Juncheng heard the name of the third prince, he turned around, took the white cloth handed to him, wiped the sweat from his chin, and then quickly walked down the stage and saluted Zhou Yichen first.
"Meet His Highness the Third Prince."
Compared to Chu Xi's salute, he seemed much more serious and earnest.
Zhou Yichen said calmly, "Stand up."
After hearing his words, Tang Juncheng withdrew his hand respectfully. Then he turned his gaze to Chu Xi beside him and nodded slightly at him.
Chu Xi put down his hand.
Tang Juncheng didn't ask Zhou Yichen what he was doing here, but said something completely irrelevant, "You look familiar."
Chu Xi blinked, and his jade-white face seemed to be covered with a layer of hazy golden light under the sunlight, which made his facial features more delicate and handsome.
Of course, Tang Juncheng...what he said was not groundless. He really felt that the young man looked somewhat familiar, like someone!
"It's normal to look familiar." Zhou Yichen knew that although Tang Juncheng was stationed at the border for many years, he had also seen the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery.
If you look closely at Qi Bai's appearance, he seems to look more like the wife of Marquis Zhongyong, Yun. But he is the Marquis Zhongyong's bloodline after all, and his eyebrows and eyes are still two or three points like his father.
Zhou Yichen didn't want to deliberately conceal Qi Bai's identity. Whether it was his outstanding appearance or his superb swordsmanship, they were all closely related to the Loyalty and Bravery Marquis Mansion and could not be concealed no matter what.
"He is the eldest son of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. General Tang has been away from the capital for many years, so he probably hasn't seen Qi Bai very often. But I think he still has some impression of Qi Bai's father, so he would naturally feel familiar with him."
Upon hearing this, Tang Juncheng immediately frowned, as if he was carefully recalling the appearance of Marquis Zhongyong.
It's no wonder he is like this. He has been in Licheng for four years and has barely remembered the faces of many of his old friends in Beijing.
If the Third Prince hadn't taken the initiative to explain, he would have been unable to recognize this prince.
He had also heard about the Yunzhou incident and knew that this prince was completely different from his father. He inherited his grandfather's loyalty, bravery and might, and his martial arts skills were said to be the best among the younger generation in the capital.
He really wanted to...learn from such a talented young man.
"The prince is completely different from your father."
Chu Xi tried hard to recall the original owner's father's confused personality, "......"
Well, it’s better not to look like that.
Tang Juncheng was itching to do something, but thinking of their special identities and the important matters they must be here for, he suppressed his desire to compete and went straight to the point.
"I wonder what important matter the prince and the prince have come here for this time?"
He was not so careless as to think that they were the prince and the crown prince and came here just to see him.
"This time there is indeed an important matter that requires General Tang's assistance." Zhou Yichen was straightforward.
The word "aid" seemed to shock Tang Juncheng. He looked surprised and said respectfully, "Your Highness, there is no need to be so harsh. Just speak frankly if you have something to say."