Xie Ming

Chapter 369 Back to Xiao Lang
It is said that Li and Yuan had a duel in the rainstorm in Xiaoxinzhuang. After that, the two sides recognized each other's identities and returned to Yanzhou City together!

But the greedy Gao Hu led the group and wandered around in the wild forest in the southeast of the village for a long time. In the evening, they returned empty-handed. That's it!

Time flies, and another two days have passed!
It’s the second day of July!

Ma Minglu and his rear troops finally arrived in Yanzhou, and brought Xiao Jingchuan's new order, ordering Li Huchen to lead his troops back north to Jinan City!

The tiger minister who gets the general's order can finally be freed!

It was boring to endure the more than ten days trapped in Yanzhou, mainly because this black man was afraid that the war in the north would break out suddenly and he would not be able to catch up to serve as the vanguard!
Now that Ma Minglu has arrived, his mission in Yanzhou City has come to an end!
So he equipped himself lightly, took his cavalry troops and Yuan Ping with him, and hurried back to Jinan overnight!
From here, we return north from Yanzhou to Jinan City, a total of more than 300 miles of flat road!

Hu Chen's troops arrived in a day and a half!
On the fourth day of July, around 3 p.m., the Hu Chen cavalry had already appeared near the Shuntian Gate facing south of Jinan City!
His subordinates followed back with more than 900 cavalrymen, led by Captain Gao Hu, and went straight back to the North Camp outside the city to report.

Li Huchen, together with Yuan Ping and more than ten guards, knocked on the gate to enter the city, went to the provincial government office, and reported to Governor Xiao!

Tick, tick, tick!
After Hu Chen and his entourage drove their horses along South Street into the city, they saw vendors lining the street and common people along the way, all of whom were wearing plain clothes. After walking for most of the street, there was no sight of bright silks or cloths, or any festive and lively scenes!

Occasionally, I would glance over and see the ashes left over from burning sacrificial offerings, paper money, etc. at the entrance of the alley!
Hu Chen was doubtful, slowed down, and muttered to Yuan Ping who was approaching.

"Eh?!"

"Brother Yuan, look..."

"This this"

"If I remember correctly, the Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month is still a few days away!"

"What?!"

"Why are all the people in Jinan so bare-faced?"

"We came in from the South Gate, and the streets are so quiet it's scary!"

"I can't even hear the hawkers shouting!"

"Is there anything strange about this matter? Huh?!" Li Huchen looked suspicious and worried!
Hearing what the black man said, Yuan Ping sighed and laughed in response.

"Ugh!"

"Don't worry about it!"

"A few days ago, the Crown Prince ascended the throne in Nanjing. The new emperor has ascended the throne!"

"Now our reign title has been changed to Hongguang!"

"No, because we are suppressing the rebellion and for the sake of the country, I have ascended the throne in a hurry, so I have to mourn for the late emperor!"

"Inform all provinces and cities. As for the people, they will inevitably have to have more sacrifices and taboos!"

"It's only natural to wear plain clothes, stop making noise, ban weddings and funerals, and stop some festive activities!"

"For the first two days, we were in Yanzhou. After all, there are wars in many states in the northern border. It is understandable that the news from above could not be passed down for a while!"

"Now it seems that the news must have been spread in Jinan city!" Yuan Ping responded.

Upon hearing this, Hu Chen was nonchalant.

"oh?!"

"The Prince"

"Uh, haha, now, I have to call you the emperor, right?"

"He has only been in the south for a few days!"

"When it comes to this kind of thing, you're really quick and nimble!"

"Oh my goodness! You're going to be emperor now?!"

"Hey, Brother Yuan, why didn't you tell me that you were in Yanzhou the first two days?!" Hu Chen said rudely.

Hearing this, Yuan Ping frowned.

"Ouch!"

"Brother Huchen, I say!"

"You better keep your voice down!"

"No matter what kind of relationship the prince had with you in the past, he is the new emperor after all!"

"After what you just said, you better be more careful next time!"

"If someone with bad intentions tells you about it, it will give people something to blame!"

"Come on, you didn't ask me!"

"How should I know? Do you know?" Yuan Ping kindly reminded. "Huh?!"

"Uh, hehehe!"

"Hey! What's the big deal?" Hu Chen was stunned and still looked nonchalant.

"Hey, that's right!"

"You, just follow the local customs!"

"Take off the red tassel on your horse's head!"

"Do you think it's worth it to be punished for these things later?!"

Yuan Ping expressed his practical opinions again.

Jinan City, the same place in the city!

At this moment, inside the government office, Sang Men Xing also had a white bundle tied around his sleeves, and he hurried out of the door!

When he arrived in front of the camp gate, he jumped on his horse, kicked the horse's belly, and galloped out of the alley. What report could he deliver?
Inside and outside the yamen, at this moment, all kinds of public officials were rushing in and out!
He looks nervous, as if the tasks at hand are very difficult!

Inside the door, there are white cloth, white banners and white lanterns, creating a solemn and murderous atmosphere!

From here, entering the house, passing the front yard, in front of the hall, Xiao Jingchuan seemed to be discussing something with the governor of Chuzhou, Huang Degong!
"Ugh"

"Long Court? Long Court?!"

Xiao Lang watched immediately with an impatient look on his face. He had been leaning over the table. He raised his arm to pick up the teapot, but found that it was empty and there was no tea to use. So he suddenly called out Gu Changting.

But after calling out to both sides, there was no sign of the person. He frowned and became even more annoyed.

"Where did this go again?!"

"Come on, come on!"

"Bring up a new pot of tea. There's no water in it!"

"You have no sense at all!" Xiao Jingchuan scolded impatiently.

Judging from Huang Degong's analysis, he also followed up with the explanation.

"hehe."

"Hey, Commander!"

"Didn't you send that kid from Changting to gather all the departments for a meeting?"

"Haha, how come you forgot at this moment?!" Huang Degong said with a smile.

"what?!"

"."

"Hi!"

"Look at me."

"Oh! I'm so angry!"

Xiao was startled and simply sat back down on the chair.

"Hey! Don't worry, General!"

"It's hard to figure out the transportation of military supplies in such a short time!"

"In addition, a few days ago, in Nanjing, the new emperor ascended the throne and declared a national mourning!"

"The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War were overwhelmed with tasks and were unable to make any arrangements, which led to the delay in grain transportation!"

"Fortunately, in the past few days, the Jiannu Tartars in the north have not made any movement!"

"Once this period is over, the problem will be solved! Huh?! Haha"

Since Huang Degong was promoted to the position of admiral, his originally aggressive temper seems to have changed a lot!
This boy was always very cautious in front of Xiao Jingchuan, and even looked like an elder with a kind look on his face, which was really hilarious!
I don’t know how long this behavior will last, and whether there are other plans behind it!
"Ugh!"

"That's what I said!"

"But the war in Shandong is imminent!"

"You can't be sure about tomorrow, right?!"

"If the Jian Nu army marches south tomorrow, what can you and I do?!"

(End of this chapter)