[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 91 [English]

Chapter 89 Thunder

It had been half a month since Ge Qingqing left the capital, and the money bank opened by the Xi family was all empty. However, fortunately, Xi Dan could manage the shops in various places, and with the previous four million silver, Shen Zechuan would not be in vain.

The two million people who traveled on the Northeast Grain and Horse Road in April had already arrived in Cizhou. When the letter was sent back to Qudu, it was directly delivered to Shen Zechuan by Ding Tao.

Shen Zechuan wiped his sweat and waved at Xiao Chiye who was also covered in sweat before opening it.Xiao Chiye took off his clothes, went inside to take a bath, and said through the screen, “Just read it to me.”

Shen Zechuan read the letter, and Xiao Jiming wrote it concisely and to the point. The money had successfully arrived in Cizhou, and the Libei Iron Cavalry’s military rations for this summer and autumn had also arrived in the warehouse.

“Jiang Qingshan was transferred to Zhongbo and served as the chief envoy of Zhongbo. So was this batch of military rations prepared by someone else?”

Xiao Chiye took a shower quickly and said while wiping: “The Chief Secretary of Juexi consulted Yang Cheng, and the subordinate Tongzhi and various county magistrates in Juexi coordinated the planning. They are all old people under Jiang Qingshan. In the past, they were the fastest in preparing military rations.”

Shen Zechuan put the letter on the desk, and wanted to say that since it had not been inspected by Jiang Qingshan, he still had to check it carefully before distributing the military rations, but then he thought about Xiao Chiye not caring about Libei’s military affairs.

Xiao Chiye wore a dark, long-sleeved robe over his inner clothes. He could hold down these heavy colors, and it looked very impressive when worn loosely.He drank herbal tea when he came out and said: “Last night Gujin went to Xue Mansion to check. The husband and master were probably detained in a certain attic.”

“Master cannot be trapped in ordinary places,” Shen Zechuan touched the pen, “I want to go and see for myself.”

“He is so vigilant. If he notices it and transfers his husband and master to another place, we will have to look for a needle in a haystack.” Xiao Chiye removed the crown for Shen Zechuan, “People around the Xue family have taken turns to keep an eye on the situation. We have to think of a more secure way.”

“There is one thing I haven’t figured out yet,” Shen Zechuan asked Xiao Chiye to comb his hair. His clumsy back and forth was not like the second master at all, “How on earth did he empty out the Xi family’s treasury? Ge Qingqing didn’t find any information in Qinzhou.”

Xiao Chiye looked at Shen Zechuan in the mirror and said, “Can’t you understand? I understand.”

Shen Zechuan looked at he.

“When you get the four million silver, you also know that whether you take the land route or the water route, as long as it is a trade route, you will be subject to inspection at various places. heHe must also have this concern, so there is no point in checking the trade routes.” Xiao Chiye kept his hands free as he spoke, braiding a finger-wide braid for Shen Zechuan, and continued slowly, “Xue Xiuzhuo has held important positions and checked accounts in various places.When the official banquet is approaching, he must deal with the delivery office. The delivery office is responsible for taking care of supplies.It will be very convenient for him to bring money in and out. ”

Shen Zechuan suddenly understood and asked: “Then where is he hidden? Although the Xue Mansion is larger than the Xi Mansion, it does not have the real heritage of the Yao Family. Even if you dig deeper, you will not be able to hide that much money.”

“That depends on how he wants to use it.” Xiao Chiye released his fingers, and Shen Zechuan’s black hair slipped away like water, soft to the touch and not aggressive.he pressed Shen Zechuan’s shoulders from behind, both of them appeared in the mirror, he said: “he’s hometown is in Jincheng, and to the south is Hezhou. Hezhou has developed waterways. The Yan family is the sole owner, and they have business dealings with the Xi family ship in Juexi Port. heAfter kicking Xi Hongxuan away, if you want to use the money to live again, you have to find someone who is as good at playing with money as Xi Hongxuan.This person is none other than the Hezhou Yan family, so I guess he probably gave the money to the Hezhou Yan family.”

Shen Zechuan has never been to Hezhou, but he only knows that the Yan family in Hezhou is very capable.They are not like the Xi family, where direct descendants are in charge. They rely on their ability, regardless of direct descendants.In the first year of Xiande’s reign, the Yan family made a fortune by selling tea in Hezhou. Shen Zechuan knew little about them except paying tribute.

“The second young master’s braids are so pretty,” Shen Zechuan thought, not forgetting to look sideways and tease him, “He is quite knowledgeable.”

“Second Young Master has a lot of braids,” Xiao Chiye teased him, “Does the braid on Lang Taoxue’s lapels look good? I braided them all.”

Shen Zechuan said: “I wholeheartedly save the betrothal gift for you, but you treat me like a prodigal?”

Xiao Chiye slumped down and joked in front of the mirror: “Horse.”

There was everything in Xiao Chiye’s eyes. He pressed against Shen Zechuan like this, which made Shen Zechuan remember the last time he rode a horse on a rainy night.He’s smooth neck no longer has those kiss marks, but it has learned to blush at Xiao Chiye’s whisper.

Shen Zechuan raised his chin slightly, and the curvature of his jade-like neck was completely exposed, like a crescent moon in the dim light, not so sharp, but smooth and smooth.he said softly: “Am I?”

Xiao Chiye fell into the trap, kissed the corners of Shen Zechuan’s eyes, stared at the person in the mirror, and said with a smile: “Am I willing to give it up? You are my uncle, and I just want to take you horse riding.”

Shen Zechuan’s anxiety for the past few days has dissipated slightly. When he smiled, there was a hint of temptation that he didn’t even notice.

* * *

It’s suddenly hot in May, and before the spring days are cool enough, the heat has already hit our faces.The officials who were working below were not allowed to sit in sedan chairs. They all carried their robes to fan themselves. They were sweating profusely when entering and exiting various errands. Their lips were peeled and their faces were red from the sun.

When Liang Miaoshan had some free time, he was promoted several times due to his work in checking the accounts of the Forbidden Army. He now works under Pan Lin, the Minister of Household Affairs, and is in charge of checking taxes in various places.

Pan Lin is now grateful to Xiao Chiye, because he just returned home last time, and within two days, Li Jianheng really absolved his father, Pan Xiangjie, of his guilt. He was not distributed, but was only suspended for salary inspection, and was not included in this year’s capital inspection.

Xiao Chiye did not publicly recommend Liang Zhaoshan to anyone, but they were all smart people and knew that Liang Zhaoshan was recommended by Xiao Chiye in front of the emperor, so even if Xiao Chiye did not say hello, Pan Lin took good care of Liang Zhaoshan and saved him from Wei Huaigu’s censure.

“Hua and Qi are getting married next month. We must be familiar with the regulations sent by the Ministry of Etiquette, and we must calculate all the expenses clearly, so as not to ask the Queen Mother after the wedding banquet, and we will not answer well.” Pan Lin drank the mung bean soup, and his back was soaked in the heat.

Pan Lin was many years younger than Liang Piaoshan, but he entered the official position earlier and had a higher official rank. Therefore, Liang Piaoshan had to call himself a “student” when facing him, even if he did not call himself a “humble position”.

Liang Miaoshan is also hot, but we stay in the official compound and must pay attention to official etiquette and cannot take off our clothes at will. Otherwise, we will be scolded again when we meet the officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.He gently wiped his forehead with a handkerchief, nodded and said, “I will obey your instructions in this humble position. I will not forget a single word of this account.”

Pan Lin told him some other things and that he had to go to the Ministry of Etiquette to check some details, then he went out and got on the sedan chair.

Thanks to the kindness of Shen Zechuan and Xiao Chiye, Liang Miaoshan never dared to be careless in doing things, and he was about to start reconciliation immediately.After he sat there for a moment, he heard someone suddenly break in outside.

It was noon and there was no one in the errand compound.Liang Miaoshan hurried down the steps to greet him. Seeing that he was a stranger, he asked, “Who are you looking for, brother?”

The man was sweating profusely. He stuffed the documents into Liang Miaoshan’s hands and said, “My humble job is to be a post officer on the grain and horse road in the Northeast! Sir, this is an urgent report sent from Baima Prefecture in Juexi the night before. It carries the signature of the Chief Secretary of Juexi. It is an urgent matter!”

Northeast Grain Horse Road!

As soon as Liang Miaoshan heard this name, he knew that it was a major matter related to Libei.He took the things and said anxiously: “Why did it reach the Ministry of Household Affairs? All matters in Libei are considered military reports and should be submitted to the Ministry of War!”

“This is an urgent report from Baima Prefecture,” the man said. “It bears the sign of the Ministry of Revenue! Sir, please submit it to the Minister’s desk quickly. Neither you nor I can bear the consequences of delaying the report of Feichiyi!”

Liang Miaoshan immediately walked in with the documents under his arm, and hurried to the place, but he missed it. He didn’t see Wei Huaigu, but he saw Wei Huaigu’s attendants.The attendant took the things and was not in a hurry. He just asked Liang Miaoshan to go back first and make his own arrangements later.

Liang Miaoshan intuitively felt that there was something wrong with this. How could Feichi Yibao deal with it so casually?It’s obviously just delaying time!He’s chest was pounding. After exiting, he did not return to the errand compound. He turned around and ran to the duty station of the Jin Yiwei with his robe in hand.

The sun was so intense on the road that Liang Miaoshan reached the place out of breath. He didn’t even dare to drink water. He hurriedly entered the yard again and asked to see Shen Zechuan.

“What’s the matter?” Qiao Tianya brought him in, “Why did you come all the way here, sir?”

“It’s urgent, it’s urgent!” Liang Miaoshan didn’t bother to explain to Qiao Tianya. When he saw Shen Zechuan inside, he hurriedly said, “Sir! I have important matters to discuss in my humble position!”

Shen Zechuan asked Qiao Tianya to watch tea, put aside his official duties, stared at him and said, “What’s wrong?”

Liang Miaoshan did not dare to sit down, so he tried to catch his breath and said, “Just now, I received a speeding message at the Ministry of Household Affairs Office. It was sent from Baima Prefecture in Juexi, and it was related to the Northeast Grain and Horse Road! I sent the message up, but I still couldn’t see Lord Shangshu. This thing is inextricably linked to Libei. Sir, I’m afraid something happened to the military rations sent to Libei last month!”

Shen Zechuan stood up immediately and said, “Go to the Forbidden Army’s errand compound and tell the Marquis about this! Get on my horse, tell the Jin Yiwei errand and gallop all the way there!”

Military rations are related to the war in Libei this year. If Wei Huaigu really delayed and refused to report, there must be an oversight that he could not bear.Although the preparation of military rations was handled by Baima Prefecture in Juexi, the Ministry of Household Affairs was responsible for the overall inspection.

* * *

It was an unusually hot day. It was only early May, but it felt like a severe heat.It was still sunny at noon, but in the afternoon it was already windy and gloomy, and it looked like it was going to rain heavily.

Wei Huaigu sat on the chair for half an hour, and his back was already soaked.He felt dizzy and had already finished reading the newspaper.He wanted to speak several times, but couldn’t say anything. Finally, his heart stopped and he stood up suddenly and said: “Prepare the sedan chair! Enter the palace!”

* * *

Before Xiao Chiye got off his horse, heavy raindrops were already falling.He suddenly stopped on his shoulder. When he was about to enter the city, he saw Qiao Tianya galloping towards him.

Before Qiao Tianya arrived here, Ding Tao also galloped up on his horse, rolled off his horse, and said in a trembling voice: “Master Marquis, something happened! I just got the military report that the Viper Crossed the border the day before yesterday and met the Crown Prince in the East Mountains. The Crown Prince——”

Ding Tao cried together.

“The prince is seriously injured, we are defeated!”

Qiao Tianya suddenly reined in his horse, and thunder boomed in the sky, exploding the gloomy clouds.The rain came suddenly, but Xiao Chiye was still on the horse. He showed a stunned look for the first time, as if he didn’t understand what Ding Tao meant.

Since Xiao Fangxu established the Libei Iron Cavalry, Libei has never suffered a defeat in nearly thirty years.In the past, Xiao Jiming led light troops to pursue the Viper tribe for hundreds of miles, but he was still able to escape from the desert.

Xiao Chiye never thought that his eldest brother would lose.

Never.