Something big happened in Yangzhou!

As soon as I heard this sentence, my breath stopped and I looked at the official in surprise - it turned out that he was an official from Yangzhou, but what he just said, something big happened in Yangzhou? What big thing made him so flustered?

Are you here to report?

This time, Pei Yuanxiu's expression became serious. He frowned and sat up straight, looking at the official: "What happened, tell me!"

"Yang...Yangzhou City is controlled by the imperial court and its people!"

"What?!"

Although he didn't jump up in shock, the look in his eyes revealed his shock with a chill. I was also shocked when I heard this. For a moment, I forgot what I should do, and subconsciously turned around and walked back.

In the room, looking at the official, he was still a little unbelievable - Yangzhou was controlled by people from the imperial court?

How could that happen?!

However, Pei Yuanxiu can be regarded as a person who has experienced strong winds and waves. After the initial surprise, he quickly calmed down and his face returned to its usual calmness. However, the injury on his chest may have been affected, and his face was paler than before.

After a few minutes, he put his hand on his chest and took a breath twice. Then he raised his head and looked at the official again, and said calmly: "People from the imperial court? The imperial court sent an army south?"

Although he was very calm and his tone even regained some gentleness, the official was almost kneeling on the ground with his forehead on the ground and said tremblingly: "No... no."

Pei Yuanxiu's face darkened again.

Even I was shocked when I heard this. When this official said that Yangzhou was controlled by the imperial court, I immediately thought that the imperial court must send troops south to enter the city to quell the rebellion, and then they could control the city of Yangzhou. Why did he actually say now that Yangzhou was under the control of the imperial court?

The army without the imperial court goes south?

How did Yangzhou come under the control of the imperial court?!

Pei Yuanxiu fell silent.

There was no sound in the room for a while, only everyone's heartbeats were left, and my heartbeat was almost like a drum, which made my ears buzz. I don't know how long it took, Pei Yuanxiu finally spoke, compared to what he just said

Shocked, this time he calmed down and said slowly: "What happened in Yangzhou City? Tell me clearly. Don't miss any point."

"...Yes."

It happened on New Year's Eve.

On New Year's Eve, as soon as Unitary Hour passed, Lu Guangcheng, the magistrate of Yangzhou Prefecture, ordered the gates of Yangzhou City to be closed. I think this must have been discussed with their branches on the south bank beforehand. The time of the New Year is special, and the protection outside the city will naturally be less than usual.

Some, in order to prevent someone from sneaking into Yangzhou City and taking the opportunity to cause trouble, they closed the city gate in advance and stopped passing.

However, just after the city gate was closed, something happened.

At about three o'clock in the morning, Lu Zhizhou was explaining matters to several fellow magistrates, magistrates, and guards. At this time, an attendant suddenly came in to report that several people had come to the gate of the government office, and they actually claimed to be hunting on behalf of the sky.

The imperial envoy and his entourage asked Lu Zhizhou to leave the house immediately to greet him. At that time, Lu Zhizhou just thought that someone was causing trouble, so he ordered people to go out and send them away. As soon as the attendants left and came back, the expressions of several people changed.

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What they are holding in their hands is the gold medal given by the emperor.

Several fellow magistrates and magistrates were shocked, but until this moment, they still couldn't believe that there were actually officials from the imperial court who entered Yangzhou City directly without soldiers.

However, seeing the gold medal, everyone felt a little uneasy. Lu Zhizhou thought about it and got up and walked out of the office.

There were several people standing just in front of the government office. Most of them were dressed in civilian clothes. They seemed to have no class. There was only one adult, and his dress and demeanor were different from others.

That is the imperial envoy who patrols the sky for hunting.

When Lu Zhizhou saw him, he was immediately startled. I didn't know what he planned at that time, but now that I think about it, maybe it was because Pei Yuanxiu and the Han sisters had already made an explanation to Yangzhou Mansion beforehand.

The government cannot openly rebel against the Celestial Empire. It must be used as a nail in the south bank to penetrate the Celestial Empire. Therefore, as long as civil servants enter the city, they cannot first conflict with the people of the court without using weapons. In addition, the imperial envoys and ministers bring

He has less than ten followers. Such a sporadic number of people cannot even be considered a strong dragon, let alone suppress such a local snake.

Therefore, Lu Zhizhou greeted the imperial envoy with a smile, politely received the imperial envoy into the government office, and ordered a banquet to be held immediately to cleanse the imperial envoy and his entourage.

This imperial envoy was easy-going and always smiling. When Lu Zhizhou invited him into the government office, he only looked at the files in the government office in the past two years, and then met with several fellow magistrates and the judge.

Then he sat down and chatted. Then a maid came forward to serve tea. He took a sip from the tea cup and immediately praised: "This tea - it tastes so sweet!"

Lu Zhizhou immediately smiled and said: "To be honest with you, the imperial envoy, this tea is called Silver Hook. It has a strong, fresh and mellow taste, and a sweet aftertaste. It is the best dripping water fragrance. One bud and two leaves are first unfolded and folded. The processing method is extremely precise. The whole Yangzhou year

What you produce is just a surplus."

"Oh?" The imperial envoy heard this, took another sip, nodded slowly, and said: "It is indeed good tea."

As he spoke, he looked at the green tea soup in the bowl and the crescent-shaped hook leaves, and sighed: "It's a pity that such good tea is not available in the capital."

Lu Guangcheng said with a smile: "If the imperial envoy likes it, I will prepare a box for you and let you take it back to the capital?"

When the imperial envoy heard this, he immediately smiled and said: "Master Lu, I am so grateful for your love."

"Hey, the friendship between the imperial envoy and the lower officials is so polite."

As they said this, the two of them smiled at each other, and several colleagues who had been accompanying them glanced at each other and laughed apologetically.

At this time, the imperial envoy took another sip of tea and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I was also in Yangzhou ten years ago. That year was also the time of the Chinese New Year. The city of Yangzhou was very lively, with lanterns all over the streets and fireworks all over the sky.

There is no such grand scene in the capital. It’s just been many years since we last seen each other. I wonder if Yangzhou will still be there this year——”

When Lu Guangcheng heard this, he immediately laughed and said: "I didn't expect that the Imperial Envoy would still remember the fireworks in Yangzhou. Speaking of which, every New Year's Eve in Yangzhou City is full of fireworks. Since the Imperial Envoy wants to see it - come here."<

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Immediately, an attendant came forward to obey the order, and Lu Guangcheng said: "I have told you that the reception banquet for the Imperial Envoy will be held on the city tonight, so that you can enjoy it with the people, and you can better appreciate the fireworks night in Yangzhou."

When the imperial envoy heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Lu."

"Where, where."

Next, they chatted for a while, and soon after the time of Xu, the banquet was ready. Lu Guangcheng invited the imperial envoy, two fellow magistrates, a general judge, and two Yangzhou guards to sit down together on the city tower.

Those adults are all accompanying guests, but you look at me and I look at you, and there is a little more meaning in the smiles.

At this time, their originally tense moods were somewhat relaxed. They had previously thought that when the official of the imperial court came to Yangzhou, there would be some open and covert fighting, or even bloodshed. Who knew that this imperial envoy just wanted to come here to take advantage of the situation? He was afraid that he would be fooled by the emperor.

Sent to die without knowing anything.

Therefore, during the banquet, there were all kinds of delicacies from mountains and seas, and all kinds of delicacies filled the table.

Lu Guangcheng was the host and the imperial envoy was the guest. They all sat on the main seat, while several colleagues and others who accompanied the guests sat on both sides according to their rank.

After they sat down at the table, the music did not start, but various noisy sounds came from downstairs. Because it was New Year's Eve, people in Yangzhou City came out to enjoy the lantern festival. At this time, the streets were crowded with people, there were many shops, and the cries of vendors were endless.

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In addition to the street performers, frolicking and making noise, the imperial envoy also frowned with some displeasure. When Lu Guangcheng saw it, he winked, and the attendants outside the door immediately came over and cleared the surrounding doors and windows.

All closed.

Only then did the hall become quiet.

As soon as the banquet started, Lu Guangcheng raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the imperial envoy, traveled all the way to Yangzhou. We are really guilty of not welcoming you from afar. Tonight, the wine is light and the food is sparse. I hope you won't blame me. I will lend you a glass of water and wine."

, to receive the wind and wash away the dust for the imperial envoy."

When the imperial envoy heard this, he also stood up, raised his glass and said with a smile: "Master Lu, why did you say this? You and I are ministers of the same palace, and we have the same friendship. We are together today, and we are truly lucky."<

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As he said this, everyone drank a full drink and then sat down with a smile.

Naturally, there was a lot of drinking and flattery in the officialdom. Tonight, he was originally the chief guest of the imperial envoy. Several other colleagues and magistrates came forward one by one to toast and flatter him. After three rounds of drinking, they heard someone in the side hall.

There was a sound of bronze drums.

After a while, a group of dancers dressed in red and green walked to the hall and danced to the music of drums. Each of these dancers was charming and charming. Although it was a cold night in winter, they were wearing dance skirts as thin as cicada wings, with sloping shoulders.

Lu, the willow waist is exquisite and beautiful.

The imperial envoy's eyes couldn't help but stare. When the song ended, the dancers immediately dispersed.

The imperial envoy had not finished his intention, but the dancers quickly retreated. He showed a look of dissatisfaction, and all this fell into the eyes of Lu Guangcheng next to him. He smiled secretly and made a gesture to the musician next to him.

At this time, I heard a burst of elegant singing. The singing was smart and sweet, like an oriole emerging from the valley. On such a cold winter night, it felt like a spring breeze blowing in front of me, bringing with it bursts of warm breath and flowers.

After taking a closer look, I saw a woman in a green skirt walking slowly into the hall. She was singing and dancing. Her singing voice was clear and clear, and her dancing posture was light. Her singing and dancing were like spring coming to the world, which made people intoxicated.

The imperial envoy's hand holding the wine glass tilted at some point, and the wine inside spilled all over the floor.

When the song ended, the singer came forward, Yingying prostrated herself on the ground, calling her the Imperial Envoy. Lu Guangcheng had been paying careful attention to the Imperial Envoy, and when he saw him staring at the singer without blinking, he stepped forward and said,

He smiled and said: "Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy?"

The imperial envoy seemed to wake up suddenly and turned around: "Ah?"

Lu Guangcheng smiled and waved, and the singer came forward, knelt down beside the imperial envoy, and said softly: "My lord."

The imperial envoy straightened his face and said, "Master Lu, what do you mean?"

Lu Guangcheng said with a smile: "Sir, I saw that the weather was freezing and I couldn't hold your wine glass steadily, so I asked this singer to come over and help you pour the wine. If you don't like it, I'll just use her for one night."

"Oh..."

The imperial envoy raised his eyebrows, looked down at the gentle and charming singer, and smiled without saying a word. Lu Guangcheng smiled again and said: "If you don't mind, let her follow you back to the capital. The winter nights in the capital are even colder."

If it’s cold, you can also ask her to help the adults pour wine, warm the bed and fold the quilt, which is also good.”

The imperial envoy couldn't help laughing when he heard this. While laughing, he raised his glass and said to Lu Guangcheng, "Master Lu."

"Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy."

"Master Lu is worthy of being the magistrate of Yangzhou. Silver hooks worth thousands of gold are worth a thousand gold. When he first met me, he bought a box of them. Look at the delicacies at this table, which are rare in the world. And this singer not only has a beautiful singing voice,

The lingering sound lingers in the air, and the dancing posture is as graceful as the daughter of a heavenly dragon. Such a peerless beauty is actually given to me as a gift——"

Lu Guangcheng chuckled.
Chapter completed!