The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Chen Heng's tent is not small, with a bed tent and several tables and chairs for entertaining guests and working. In the small camp, the areas are divided according to functions. One or two small screens can provide isolation.

Pulling Lu Yingxiong to sit on a chair, a flickering oil lamp stood between the two of them, and the small fire core occasionally made a slight sound. After all, this is an important military camp. Even if the military quartermaster wants to light a few more oil lamps, he has to worry about the risk of fire.

The yellow light shone on the side of Lu Yingxiong's face, clearly illuminating his bitter expression. Especially after the other party told the story about his confused account with Wang Ziteng, Chen Heng really tried his best to hold back his laughter.

He has seen a lot of unlucky people, people as unlucky as Mr. Lu. Even Chen Heng began to wonder if there was something wrong with the Feng Shui of Fang's ancestors.

From a horizontal comparison, there is no comparison between Lu Yingxiong's accompanying Chen Heng to arrest Xue Pan and Lu Yingxiong's private investigation of Wang Ziteng. If the former is just an innuendo, the latter is just dancing across Wang Ziteng's face with a broadsword.

Of course Lu Yingxiong was aggrieved. He had received the decree from the Holy Emperor and could not do anything even if he wanted to. Even if he wanted to hide it, Lu Yingxiong couldn't guarantee that the only candidate Li Zhi arranged would be himself.

But such a report, from the point of view of the military commander's system. It's just that you kid is eating inside and outside, and you are guilty of the following. He dared to sue the Governor because of his audacity, right?

If a civil servant like Chen Heng were to handle this matter. Wang Ziteng may be worried about the difference between civil and military affairs, so he will worry about it later.

But Lu Yingxiong's official position still belongs to the military generals. Then I'm sorry, Wang Ziteng didn't even do it himself. Many nobles have already privately said that they want to give Lu Yingxiong some color.

After all, the two of them had some friendship before, and Lu Yingxiong was very frank today. Even the arrangement that he secretly arranged for his son to send a message to Mr. Wang, he took the initiative to tell him.

After seeing the situation before and after, Chen Heng couldn't help but ask: Don't Mr. Wang know about this?

Lu Yingxiong shook his head, but hesitated again. Be reasonable and use Wang Ziteng's intelligence. You should know very well that the explanation of letting something slip and being passed on by the dog is simply untenable. His deliberate act of leaking secrets was completely to show his kindness to Wang Ziteng.

Mr. Wang, as long as you nod your head and wink to your brother, I will be willing to serve as a pawn in the future and ensure that you follow the lead.

Lu Yingxiong's calculation was indeed good, but Wang Ziteng didn't appreciate it at all. Chen Heng could probably guess what Mr. Wang was thinking. In Wang Ziteng's view, Lu Yingxiong dared to secretly hide it from him and convey unfavorable news to his Majesty, which was already an unforgivable betrayal.

Such bad rules cannot be solved by a few words of goodwill, which can be solved by saying low-level officials also have difficulties. When you have difficulties, he also has difficulties. Then, will I be able to inspect the nine provinces and be the commander-in-chief of the fifth army in the future? How to control the people below?

Chen Heng was not surprised that Wang Ziteng would attack Lu Yingxiong. Mr. Lu himself couldn't bear to be frightened, so others only let the news out. He immediately wrote a letter asking for a fight, hoping to escape the disaster.

Chen Heng thought about it in his mind and asked a little strangely: Since he came to Ping'an Prefecture to seek merit, how could Mr. Lu be transferred to the rear army camp?

You must know that the rear army camp does not go to the battlefield. Their main responsibility is logistics. Collect ordnance for the front army, arrange food transport teams, firearms, cannons and other supplies.

Don't look at these words, they are said brightly. Most of the tasks involved making dry food and settling the wounded. Who can expect to make achievements through such trivial matters? It's an unlucky job that is completely attributed to no merit, and someone must be blamed for it.

When Lu Yingxiong heard this, he laughed and said rather embarrassedly: I'm afraid that when we get to the front, someone who is blind and has trembling hands will suddenly shoot an arrow at my back.

This sounds funny, but when you think about it carefully, it is also very creepy. While Chen Heng was still frightened, he became more determined to leave the rear army camp without incident.

Are you kidding? He didn't want to give himself the historical comment of being hit by an arrow in the back and dying of accidental injury. The champion, who is quite powerful, should stay in the camp to protect himself.

With a plan in mind, Chen Heng looked at Lu Yingxiong, smiled slightly and said: In this case, I will ask Mr. Lu to work together in the future.

You listen, you listen. What heart-warming words this is! Finally, my candidness today was not in vain. The ill-fated Lu Yingxiong's eyes were slightly red, and he looked at the 'Ming Gong' in his mind. He stood up and clasped his fists and said, Master Chen, this subordinate also has this intention!

Seeing that he was still bending down to salute, Chen Heng quickly stepped forward to hold the opponent's fists and said sincerely: How can Master Lu do this?

Master Chen!!! Lu Yingxiong replied even more sincerely.

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Chen Heng, who was determined not to leave the camp easily, focused all his energy on military supplies. The commander has arrived and the army is about to start. I heard that the Chinese army camp argued many times about the marching route, but nothing came out for a long time. These gossips were spread by civilians traveling between the two camps.

After hearing a few gossips, Chen Heng just smiled happily and didn't pay much attention. As long as there is no problem with the food of the three armies, Chen Heng will be a mute spectator in other matters.

After a few days like this, Chen Heng stayed in the camp and even declined invitations from Beijing Wang Shuirong several times.

He has been reluctant to go, but someone wants to leave first.

In a few days, it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival. Jia Lian said that he couldn't stay any longer. If he didn't go home, the old lady at home would be worried to death.

You really don't want to go back with me? Jia Lian's talkative nature also made Baoyu in front of him angry.

I won't go back. Baoyu shook his head firmly. He had spoken so clearly before. If I change my story temporarily and run away now, how will Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan and others view me in the future?

Okay, okay, you won't leave. I'll ask the old lady to send someone to ask you to leave. Jia Lian said with hatred and left the camp. Before leaving, Shi Dingqian warned Shi Ding: This boy is the lifeblood of our old lady. Shibo, you must be careful.

Shi Ding was also dumbfounded. As an elder brother, you couldn't control your younger brother, but you left the trouble to me.

Unfortunately, Jia Lian had something important to report back to Jia He and ignored Shi Ding and Shui Rong's attempts to persuade him to stay. That afternoon, he took a few guards and found a way back to the capital.

The next morning after Jia Lian left, two embarrassed figures finally walked out of the forest, waving their hands and shouting at the sentries outside the camp.

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What, you said there is news about Liu Xianglian?

Chen Heng looked at the messenger in front of him. He was galloping all the way from the Chinese army camp and was already out of breath. After calming down his thoughts a little, he quickly said what Shui Rong had told him again.

After confirming again and again that he heard correctly, Chen Heng felt unbelievable ecstasy in his heart. Liu Xianglian was trapped in Ping'an Prefecture before, and God knows how nervous he was. At this moment, when he finally learned that the other party was safe and sound, Chen Heng shook his body and fell back to his position.

Xinda on the side was really startled and rushed to Chen Heng's side. He was a little relieved when he saw that there was nothing wrong with him. Seeing his brother constantly patting his back, Chen Heng suddenly realized and hurriedly waved his hand to indicate that he was fine.

After letting the messengers retreat first, Chen Heng immediately told Xinda: Hurry up and prepare some fast horses. I'm going to the Chinese army's camp.

This was somewhat different from Chen Heng's previous decision. Xinda showed some hesitation and said cautiously: Second brother, why don't you let me run over for you to pick up Second Brother Liu.

Now when I go out, there is no Jia Baoyu with me as a shield. How could Xinda feel at ease without Liu Xianglian, a highly skilled martial artist, by his side?

Chen Heng shook his head. He saw that Shui Rong invited him again and again. If you don't go there yourself, who knows what the other party will do. Now that I have Liu Xianglian as an excuse, I might as well meet him before the situation changes.

Seeing that his brother had made up his mind, Xinda stopped trying to persuade him. After turning around and leaving the tent, he went to look for Lu Yingxiong. When the latter heard about Chen Heng's movements, he immediately said that he would send his trusted followers to escort him.

When Chen Heng walked to the gate of the camp, he saw the guards arranged by Xinda and Lu Yingxiong. Although he was a little surprised, he still accepted the concern of his relatives and friends.

A group of twenty people mounted fast horses and ran on the road for only half a day before arriving at the Chinese army camp again. After identifying himself to the sentry, Chen Heng led everyone into the camp quickly.

There were many more officers and soldiers parading in the camp than last time. Under the fluttering flags, except for the soldiers who could be seen practicing at the school grounds, no one could be seen coming or going. The sound of drills came from the battlefield, and the tense atmosphere in the air made people feel that the war was approaching.

When Chen Heng arrived outside Shuirong's tent and waited for a moment, he could already hear the laughter and laughter inside. After a while, a corner of the hanging curtain was lifted. The first person to come out was not the guard who went in to report before, but the smiling King Beijing.

Xi Xing, we meet again.

Your Majesty. Chen Heng clasped his fists politely and said hurriedly, Your Majesty, please bow down to greet me.

Why should Zhixing be so unfamiliar? Shui Rong stepped forward with a smile, stretched out his hands to hold Chen Heng's fisted hands, pointed to the tent behind him and said, Liu Erlang is waiting for you inside. I know that you two have been separated for a long time, so hurry up and follow I'll go in together.

Chen Hengcai followed Shui Rong into the camp. Liu Xianglian, who was surrounded by a crowd of people, immediately said in surprise: Sir, why are you here too?

Seeing Liu Xianglian quickly running towards him, Chen Heng subconsciously studied the other person's appearance and confirmed the situation of his friend. Chen Heng knows Liu Xianglian's living habits. She usually likes white clothes, incense and elegance. Putting these stinky problems in front of him, and comparing them with the other party's embarrassment, Chen Heng's nose felt sour.

It's good that you're okay. It's good that you're okay. This trip... has made you feel wronged. Chen Heng couldn't help but hold Liu Xianglian's elbows with his palms and said with an excited expression.

Liu Xianglian's heart felt warm after hearing this, and she laughed triumphantly, Sir, it's not like you don't know my martial arts. If it weren't for protecting Xue Pan, I should have gone back to find you half a month ago.

Thinking that there was Shui Rong beside him smiling and looking at him, Chen Heng didn't bother to ask more questions. She only sat in the tent with Liu Xianglian, listening to the concerns of Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan and others.

This group of people all grew up in the capital, so they naturally have friendships. Another idiot, Xue Pan, brags about his experiences during this period. Everyone heard that the other party followed Liu Xianglian and killed many bandits, and someone immediately asked about the situation of the bandits.

Xue Pan was honest and said directly: I think all of them are very skilled, far from ordinary bandits. Perhaps because he thought what he said was too strange, he thought for a moment before explaining aloud, It just depends on the skill. It's not like being born into an ordinary farmer's family.

The young masters in the arena laughed secretly. They didn't know Xue Pan's martial arts level, but they knew that this man usually liked to exaggerate when he spoke, so they didn't take it too seriously.

Chen Heng heard the sound and secretly remembered it in his heart. He winked at Liu Xianglian, who also blinked. Chen Heng realized clearly that what Xue Pan said was true.

Okay, okay, we are about to go on an expedition, and something good like this is happening ahead. In my opinion, this is a good sign of victory. Why don't we have a banquet tonight to catch up with Brother Xue and Brother Liu? Let's go What's the bad luck? Feng Ziying, who looked excited, suddenly stood up and asked for everyone's orders, Commander, what do you think?

Seeing everyone's eyes turning towards him, Shui Rong smiled and nodded, agreeing to Feng Ziying's request. Everyone laughed for a while, and even spoke out to try to persuade Liu Xianglian to stay. This man was still shouting just now, insisting on going to the rear army camp to report to Chen Heng that he was safe.

Now that all the adults in your family are here, Brother Liu, you won't ruin your brother's fun anymore.

Being roasted on the fire like this, Liu Xianglian had no idea for a moment and had to turn her head to look at Chen Heng. The latter also deliberately asked Liu Xianglian to slow down, and only quietly winked at Liu Xianglian.

Okay. After getting the hint, Liu Xianglian immediately nodded and said, Let's agree first that we won't drink tonight, and we will just talk about old friendships.

Feng Ziying and others immediately let out a burst of applause.

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Even if he wanted to take Liu Xianglian back with him, Chen Heng would inevitably have to stay and attend the banquet in the evening. However, he and people like Feng Ziying didn't have many topics in common. After only eating a few dishes, he got up and walked out of the tent.

In the quiet night, with the commander's camp as the center, within about ten steps, only a few officers and soldiers could be seen standing guard by the campfire. The water-soluble camp is located at the core of the Chinese army. The officers and soldiers guarding here don't need to be so strict.

It's just that the laws in the military are strict, even if Chen Heng wears a waist badge. If you walk around casually, you will inevitably be stopped and questioned by the guards. In an emergency, it is better to do less than to do more. Just coming out for some air, Chen Heng simply stood in the light of the fire and looked around. Although the soldiers in charge of guarding the surroundings could not understand Chen Heng's leisurely and elegant manner, they would not ask anything about the handsome guest.

In the camp behind them, the laughter continued. But he didn't know when Shuirong came out. He suddenly stood next to Chen Heng who was looking at the night, and said, What are you looking at?

Chen Heng quickly looked away before he could speak. Shui Rong already smiled and said: There are some red tapes again. Now you and I are alone, so you can skip it. Don't worry, no one from the Yushitai will come out to sue you.

It was difficult to refuse the other party's kindness. Chen Heng also wanted to see the medicine sold in the other party's gourd, so he nodded and said with a smile: Okay, thank you, Your Majesty.

So what was Chixing looking at just now?

Seeing that Shuirong was still asking this question, Chen Heng thought for a while and then said bluntly: Autumn is approaching, and I am a little worried about the future war.

Shui Rong didn't expect Chen Heng to worry about this, so he couldn't help but laugh and said, I didn't expect Chi Xing to worry about military matters?

Talking about war on paper. Chen Heng was worried about misunderstanding, so he quickly shook his head and explained, I just read some military books to pass the time in my spare time.

Shui Rong shook his head noncommittally and said meaningfully: Who among the famous generals in ancient times did not start by reading military books.

Hearing this, Chen Heng unconsciously fell into silence. He was just looking casually, and the military books he was looking for were all based on the reputation of famous generals. For example, Yue Wumu, General Qi, etc.

Looking at it in such a general way, saying that he is Zhao Kuo is just to add luster to his face. This son of the Zhao family is the real queen of the generals, and his theoretical knowledge is unrivaled.

If Chi Xing is free, why not accompany me for a walk?

Shui Rong seemed to be in a good mood and suddenly extended an invitation to Chen Heng beside him.

With an alarm ringing in his heart, Chen Heng thought about it carefully and agreed. He could tell that the King of Beijing was very interested in him, and he happened to intend to use this conversation to test the other party's plans.

good.

Seeing Chen Heng finally nodding, Shui Rong looked very happy and stretched out his hand directly: Please.

The two of them walked side by side. With the military commander there, the officers and soldiers patrolling the road did not dare to come up and question them. The evening breeze blew against their faces, blowing their robes and hairbands. Chen Heng was wearing a scholar's robe in green. Shui Rong did not wear any armor. He only wore a python robe to symbolize his status and a light-colored cloak.

Shui Rong's appearance is full of nobility, but his eyes are narrow and narrow, and he likes to squint when he smiles. The overly coquettish and outstanding appearance seems to have become a disguise for Shui Rong. When people talk about him, except for saying that he looks better than Pan An, he is a good man and likes to deal with scholars.

After filtering through the world's evaluation of water-soluble, Chen Heng did not dare to look down on him at all. People have such strange impressions on each other, and I wonder if it has something to do with Shui Rong being too enthusiastic.

The atmosphere of silence was finally broken by the host. Shui Rong, who was walking leisurely with his hands behind his hands, finally said, I'm afraid I don't know about it, but actually I admire you very much.

Chen Heng was not an opera actor, so he would not think wildly about this. He just pretended to be stupid and said: I wonder what I have done to make the prince look at me differently.

Shui Rong seemed to be very interested in chatting. He only glanced sideways at the others, then turned to the boundless night in front of him, and said loudly: Don't worry about it. Shui Rong chuckled and said confidently, Yangzhou, Shenzhou , Songjiang, Qiupu, or Xiunan. I have asked people to ask and write down everything Chixing has done. Whenever I take it out and think about it, I am always surprised. Sometimes I think about Chixing. How does your brain grow to have so many ways to make money?

Maybe I was afraid of poverty when I was young. Chen Heng joked, and his eyes fell on the darkness in front of him. Vaguely, the sound of someone turning over and snoring could be seen in the soldiers' tent.

Zhi Xing, you're not honest. Shui Rong didn't take Chen Heng's words seriously, but he still smiled and said, But Zhi Xing made me suffer.

We had no grudges in the past and no grudges today. Chen Heng couldn't help but wonder, Why did the prince say this?

Your Majesty wouldn't have forced us like this if he didn't get your help. Shui Rong laughed lightly, shook his head and said, I'm not afraid of your laughter if I say it. After the Maritime Affairs Department, I can be regarded as a person who pleads for mercy... Shui Rong thought for a moment, frowning slightly, as if trying to recall the grand occasion, It can be considered a crowded place.

After the old King Beijing left, there was rarely such excitement in the palace.

Chen Heng couldn't answer for a while. How could he answer this matter of carrying a basket through the back door? This is water-soluble, why are you telling yourself this?