Destroy Jin and conquer Song, and carry the Northern Expedition through to the end

Chapter 550 A girl has grown up

Jiedufu.

"Mr. Dutong."

Ding Daxing had just met Liu Huai and had only bowed before introducing himself when Liu Huai said, "Isn't this Ding Dalang? How come you have time to come to my place? Come quickly and have something to eat."

Ding Daxing was surprised that Liu Huai actually knew him, and while he was touched, he didn't forget his business. "Lord General, I returned to my hometown in Haizhou to visit my family, and I saw several officials claiming to be sent by the Song State, forcing Prefect Luo to step down. I couldn't stand it, so I captured them. They are now in the backyard of the Jiedu Mansion, awaiting your decision."

Liu Huai looked Ding Daxing up and down in surprise, then said with amusement, "Aren't you afraid that he really is the governor sent by the Song State?"

Ding Daxing patted his chest, his face full of pride, as if he were a meticulous person. "I asked them directly. They don't have any documents from Duke Wei or the eldest son, so they definitely haven't come to pay their respects. As for the documents from the State of Song, how can I tell if they're genuine? So, of course, I treat them all as fake."

Liu Huai was at a loss for words, but it was difficult to explain political struggles to such a mid-level officer. He could only nod repeatedly, write a document on the table, and hand it over: "This matter ends with me. You take your companions to get some food first, then take the document and go to He Changshi to collect some money and goods. There are 30 strings of cash in total, which you can divide among yourselves."

Ding Daxing was overjoyed and saluted repeatedly.

I didn't expect there would be so many rewards. I will come again next time if I have such an assignment.

Ding Daxing left happily, and Liu Huai still had to deal with the subsequent troubles.

In fact, he was also very curious about where these people came from.

Shandong's situation is special. It is a newly annexed territory and has some characteristics of a foreign vassal state. It is also the front line in the war with the Jin Dynasty.

For example, in Yizhou, the Shandong rebel army could go downstream to attack Pizhou, and the 30,000 Jin troops on the Pizhou line could naturally go upstream to attack Yizhou.

If the Song Dynasty appoints a scholar-official as the governor of Yizhou today, the city may be conquered by the Jin Dynasty tomorrow and he may die without a burial place.

Moreover, as a landlord, Liu Huai had no reason to send officials to him without first asking him questions.

This is totally against political rules.

Could it be that he really is here to defraud the officials? Who has the guts to do that?

But at this moment, we cannot turn against the State of Song, at least we cannot have any disagreements or splits with Yu Yunwen. This matter has to be treated with caution.

Filled with questions, Liu Huai went to the backyard of the Jiedu Mansion. Seeing the disheveled Mao Zhiyu, he didn't waste any words and asked directly, "I'm Liu Huai. Who sent you here?"

Mao Zhiyu knew that this was the real boss, and he quickly endured the pain in his back and said, "I am naturally an official appointed by the court. I have received the imperial decree. Are you planning a rebellion?"

Liu Huai waved his hands impatiently, "Don't say such useless things. Did the emperor send you here? There are so many complicated things to deal with before and after the abdication. How could the emperor have time to bother with a mere prefect like you? Who sent you here to die?"

Mao Zhiyu finally showed some fear: "You...you want to kill me? You can't..."

Liu Huai was even more impatient: "Do you know what's going on in Shandong? Today it's the rebels, tomorrow it's the Jin bandits. The prefect has to take up arms and go into battle. How can you handle that with your big belly? Don't tell me you're just here to enjoy yourself. That's nonsense."

Mao Zhiyu's breathing became heavy when he was halfway through listening, and at the end his face showed obvious anxiety.

Although Liu Huai's words were meant to scare people, it was an indisputable fact that the people of Shandong were tough and ferocious.

The big footprint behind Mao Zhiyu is clear evidence.

"Yes...it is the order from Mr. Ye."

"Who?" Liu Huai asked in disbelief, "Are you talking about Ye Yi asking Mr. Ye?"

Mao Zhiyu nodded, the fat on his face trembling: "Exactly."

This is so unexpected.

It was incredible that a figure who had long since left the stage of history was actually jumping up and down. However, Liu Huai immediately reacted and asked in a deep voice, "Did Yu Yunwen, the Prime Minister, give you an explanation?"

"Nothing."

Liu Huai nodded suddenly.

In fact, Ye Yi was not asking about seizing power in Shandong, but he wanted to win over Liu Huai and take charge of Lianghuai.

These officials were just testing the waters. If Liu Huai accepted them, a clearer political deal would be delivered next.

But was Liu Huai crazy enough to abandon Yu Yunwen's political alliance and turn to Ye Yiwen's arms?
Liu Huai was also speechless at this time.

I don’t know whether it’s because Ye Yiwen’s political ethics are too low, or Yu Yunwen is too hasty in seizing power, why are these two people starting to fight now?

This is too damn fast!
"Shen Twelve, take these people to Lu Zhizhou and explain everything to him in detail, and then let him handle it."

Shen Longzi bowed in agreement, then took the prisoner cart away with several personal soldiers.

Although Lu You was already the prefect of Juzhou, he still stayed in Yizhou to take care of the aftermath. He communicated a lot with Ye Yiwen, which made it easier to handle the matter and did not lead to any conflict with the Minister of Procuratorate.

After throwing this troublesome matter to Lu You, Liu Huai was finally able to take a break.

He returned to his house, took off all his clothes, got into a large barrel of hot water, and washed off the dust on his body. Then he felt sleepy, covered his eyes with a wet towel, and fell asleep in the barrel.

Liu Huai vaguely felt as if someone had entered the door. He seemed to be back in the bathhouse of his previous life. He said vaguely, "Master, give me a back rub to relieve the fatigue on my shoulders."

After a pause, she walked up and first added another bottle of hot water. Then, a pair of slender hands with slightly calloused skin placed on her shoulders and gently massaged them.

But after a while, Liu Huai finally woke up and suddenly realized that he was not in the big bathhouse, but had arrived in the Song Dynasty. He pulled the wet towel off his face and looked up, but was only met with a pair of cunning eyes.

Wei Rujun was pressing Liu Huai's shoulders, with a blush on her face. However, she didn't dare to look at him at this moment. Instead, she looked away and gently patted Liu Huai's wet shoulder.

"Brother, you didn't even come to see me, and you still had to let me come and serve you. It's really too abominable."

Faced with the teasing of his younger sister and future wife, even a tough guy like Liu Huai could only laugh awkwardly. Then he slightly bent his body in the bathtub to cover his vital parts that were already ready to move: "Little sister, isn't this a military emergency..."

"I know... I know everything." Wei Rujun stepped forward and leaned closer to the wooden barrel, placing his hand on Liu Huai's shoulder again. "You've fought so hard all the way, it's really hard work, brother."

Liu Huai was about to say something to comfort Wei Rujun, but he heard the other party continue: "Also, brother, don't cover it up. The water was still very clear just now. I can see everything."

Liu Huai felt a little embarrassed for a moment, but then he became furious.

In this kind of thing, could men be at a greater disadvantage?
Seeing Liu Huai's expression become arrogant and he was eager to try, Wei Rujun, who was the one who started the fire, was a little scared and wanted to escape. However, she had just taken a step back when her right hand was grabbed. After she screamed, she was pulled into the bathtub and her whole body was immediately wet.

Feeling Liu Huai's scorching breath gradually approaching, Wei Rujun's heart was in turmoil. He couldn't help but feel a little afraid. In a panic, he found an excuse and said, "The Liang brothers have been here for a long time. Brother, don't you want to go and see them?"

Seeing Wei Rujun trembling, Liu Huai sighed and touched Wei Rujun's forehead with his wet hand. Then he stood up, wrapped the towel around his waist, and jumped out of the bathtub with his body hunched.

After all, she is my wife, so how can I spend my wedding night in a bathtub?

Liu Huai hid behind the screen, found a dry towel, wiped himself clean, tied up his hair, put on a simple linen dress, and when he came out he found that Wei Rujun was still covering her face in the bathtub, looking extremely shy, with only a hint of red skin showing at her fingertips.

He couldn't help but laugh a little, and said, "Little sister, I'm going to find the Liang brothers. Don't stay in the barrel for too long, or you'll catch a cold."

When Liu Huai was about to open the door and leave, a mosquito-like sound came from behind him.

"Brother." The woman's head was about to sink into the water: "Marry me soon."

(End of this chapter)