eurekapd Chapter 246: I obey your orders
Chapter 246: I obey your orders
When everyone heard this, they all burst into laughter, and the slightly tense atmosphere caused by the huge amount of wealth gradually dissipated in the laughter.
After some polite exchanges, Yu Gongyu said, "County Magistrate Xiang, you should store this gold in the warehouse and use it for the reconstruction of Biancheng County."
"Yes, King Pingxi, I obey your command." County Magistrate Xiang was also smiling, and he was busy directing his servants to carefully carry boxes of gold to the warehouse of the county government.
Those heavy boxes of gold carried the hope for the reconstruction of the border county. Everyone's faces were filled with longing for the future and their steps seemed especially brisk.
Afterwards, Ren Jingzhi and the others returned to the military camp. Compared with the previous tense atmosphere of preparation for war, the military camp at this time was more relaxed and leisurely.
After all, Bai Yuchuan's arrival not only brought the dawn of peace, but also provided abundant funds for rebuilding their homes.
Inside the military tent, there is a simple dining table. Although there are only some ordinary meals on the table, it has a special taste for Ren Jingzhi, Yu Gongyu, Shen Yiran and Bai Yuchuan.
The four of them sat around the table, and the atmosphere suddenly became natural and harmonious, as if they had returned to the pleasant times when brothers and friends spent time together in the past.
Ren Jingzhi took a piece of food with chopsticks and put it in his mouth. After chewing and swallowing it slowly, he said to Bai Yuchuan: "Don't be embarrassed, my dear brother, we will set off to return to Beijing soon. We have experienced many twists and turns along the way. I am really filled with emotion."
He paused, frowned slightly, and continued, "Our Northern Tang's Crown Prince Yu Gongchen and your Western Region's former Crown Prince Bai Yuhao are really the same kind of people. They are both so willful and reckless. For their own selfish desires, they completely disregard the lives of the people and provoke this unprovoked war."
Bai Yuchuan's expression became serious when he heard this. He knew the seriousness of the situation. After a little thought, he asked with concern: "Brother Ren, this matter is very serious. Do you need me to send support? Although my Western Regions has just experienced turmoil, we can still provide some help."
Ren Jingzhi waved his hand quickly and expressed his gratitude with a smile: "Thank you for your kindness, brother. I can handle this matter. I only hope that you can come to the capital to visit me in the future. Then we can have a good drink and share the joy of peace."
Bai Yuchuan smiled and nodded in agreement: "Brother Ren, rest assured, I will definitely attend this appointment. Can I bring back the captured soldiers last time to the Western Regions this time?"
Ren Jingzhi smiled and said, "Of course, our two countries are now friendly countries."
Bai Yuchuan showed a look of gratitude on his face, "I also have to thank Brother Ren and King Pingxi for taking care of the soldiers. I will remember this kindness and will repay you in the future."
Everyone ate and talked, and soon the meal was over. After the meal, Bai Yuchuan led his team back to the Western Regions.
The receding figure, under the reflection of the sun, gradually disappeared over the horizon, leaving only a trail of dust.
However, Ren Jingzhi, Yu Gongyu and Shen Yiran did not stop there. They returned to the tent, sat around the map, and began to discuss how to deploy their troops to return to Beijing to rescue the emperor.
Ren Jingzhi looked solemn, his eyes fixed on the location of the capital on the map, and he was the first to speak: "The situation is grim when we return to the capital this time. Yu Gongchen has become more and more arrogant and even attempted to usurp the throne. We must be careful and must not alert him."
Yu Gongyu nodded slightly, frowning, and analyzed: "That's right, although our current military strength is not weak, the capital is his territory after all, and he must have set up defenses everywhere. If we want to successfully rescue him, we must first find out the military deployment of the capital, and then find an opportunity to act."
Ren Jingzhi took over the conversation, "According to the current situation, if we can pass on false news to Yu Gongchen to paralyze him, this will buy us more time."
Yu Gongyu said with some shame: "Brother, you asked Lin Bei to bring back a letter to inform us that there was a spy in the army. Later, I found out that the spy was Chen Yi who was beside me."
Ren Jingzhi was shocked, "How could it be him?" He had an incredible expression.
Yu Gongyu hurriedly explained, "Yu Gongchen threatened his life, and he had no choice but to do it. In fact, I have already arranged for someone to take his family to a safe place.
Now we can have Chen Yi send a pigeon to Yu Gongchen to tell him that I have contracted a strange disease and died suddenly. Chen Yi will lead the remaining 50,000 troops back to Beijing to help him ascend the throne."
Ren Jingzhi thought for a moment and said, "This method is good. It can buy us time to bring a large army back to the capital. Even if we rush, it will take ten days to reach the capital. We have to bring a thousand elite soldiers and reach the capital within seven days. Only then can we successfully rescue the emperor."
Shen Yiran held his chin to the side, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "I can lead the way for you. We will go through the cave and reach Beijing in five days."
Ren Jingzhi and his brother were delighted to hear Shen Yiran's words. Yu Gongyu said, "That's great. Sister-in-law, you are really our lucky star!"
Ren Jingzhi's eyes flashed with appreciation, and he nodded and said, "Yi Ran, this is a very good plan. However, we need to be careful in selecting the spies, and make sure they can sneak in safely and pass on the message smoothly."
Ren Jingzhi said anxiously, "Then proceed according to this plan. We will leave 20,000 soldiers to General Li to guard the border, and the remaining 70,000 will be led by Chen Yi to return to the capital via the official road. A few of us will lead a thousand elite soldiers to take a shortcut back to the capital."
Shen Yiran and Yu Gongyu nodded in agreement.
Ren Jingzhi shouted towards the door: "Lin Bei, go and call General Li and Chen Yi over."
Lin Bei responded and left.
After a while, General Li and Chen Yi hurried over.
Ren Jingzhi said, "General Li, we are leaving for Beijing today, leaving 20,000 soldiers for you to guard the border. You have to assist Magistrate Xiang in rebuilding Yuancheng County."
Upon hearing this, General Li hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted, his voice as loud as a bell: "Don't worry, Prince Pingxi, I will definitely fulfill my mission!
This Yuancheng County is an important place on the frontier of Northern Tang. It is my duty to protect this place and assist in its reconstruction. Now that I have the help of 20,000 soldiers, I am even more powerful. "
General Li once again faced Ren Jingzhi and Yu Gongyu, bowed slightly, and said earnestly: "Prince Pingxi, Crown Prince, you are going to the capital. The journey is long and there are many dangers. I hope you will be careful along the way. When everything goes well for you in the capital, I also look forward to hearing good news soon."
Ren Jingzhi nodded slightly, looking relieved: "With General Li's words, we are relieved. The people of Yuancheng County are all relying on the general and Magistrate Xiang.
When I return to Beijing to handle important matters, if I have the chance, I will definitely come to Yuancheng County again to see its brand new look."
General Li knew that Ren Jingzhi and his group were still busy on their journey, so he stood up and said goodbye.
After General Li left the palace tent, Yu Gongyu looked at Chen Yi and told him their plan just now.
Chen Yi listened carefully, nodded and agreed, "Don't worry, Prince, I will act according to the plan and cooperate with you to help us rescue the emperor successfully."