Chapter 703: Digging the Ground 3 Feet

After dinner, a guard brought several large boxes over. Besides Brother Rui's triplets, Zaozao and Brother Hao were also there. Although Liu'er was not interested in weapons, she also stayed so as not to appear out of place.

Seeing those guards walking slowly, Zao Zao said strangely: "Why do you feel that these weapons are heavy?" Otherwise, these guards would not appear to be struggling.

The fact is just as Zao Shuo guessed, Yunqing sent a complete range of weapons, including bows, knives, swords, guns, spears, maces, axes, etc., all of which were made of fine iron. This also led to the fact that even the lightest spear weighs forty kilograms.

Brother Rui's three brothers were dumbfounded when they saw these weapons. How could they hold such a heavy weapon.

Brother Yu said unhappily: "We can't use this weapon that father gave us." It felt like his father was playing with them.

Yu Xi smiled and said: "You can't use it now, but it doesn't mean you won't use it in the future." What Yunqing gave this time won Yu Xi's heart.

Zao Zao stepped forward and picked up the shiny spear and danced with a whirring sound. Seeing Yuxi frowning, she immediately stopped her moves, smiled and said to Rui's triplets: "A Rui, anyway, you don't need it now, so let me use this thing first! I will find a better one for you guys later!" of."

The triplets are not stingy people, of course, if they are needed, they will definitely be reluctant to let them go. Brother Rui said dejectedly: "Sister, you can take whatever you like!" They are not monsters like the eldest sister, and they have never picked up these weapons for three or five years.

There were many kinds of trophies this time, and Yuxi also selected a few exquisite porcelains from them to put in the study, and picked a few pieces for each of the six children. All the others are stored in the warehouse, and will be rewarded for Yunqing's merits when he comes back.

Three days later, Yuxi got the news that the gold and silver transported away by Yu Baojia had not been intercepted.

Xu Wu had a look of regret: "So much gold and silver are all cheap to Yan Wushuang." After Yan Wushuang got this batch of property, he must be recruiting troops.

Seeing that Yuxi's expression remained unchanged, Xu Wu asked: "Did the concubine expect that we would not get this huge sum of money." From the beginning until now, Yuxi has been very calm.

Yu Xi hummed and said: "Such a large amount of money, Yan Wushuang will definitely take precautions in advance. Since Yu Baojia wants to defect to him, he must do as he wants." Yu Xi has long known this A sum of money they can't get.

Xu Wu said: "If Yu Baojia defected to us, it would be fine." If Yu Baojia defected to them, the money would be theirs.

Yuxi laughed: "Yu Baojia is afraid of death, it is impossible for him to join us." Yu Baojia is their enemy, and Yan Wushuang is an ally. Going to them would be life-threatening, but going to Yan Wushuang would at most mean being treated coldly, and his life would definitely be saved.

Seeing that Xu Wu's expression was not very good-looking, Yu Xi smiled and said: "It's beyond our expectations to get seven ships. I think Yan Wushuang will definitely feel bad about it." More than 20 large ships Even though they are not gold and silver treasures, they are all very valuable, and anyone would love to change them.

Yuxi was really wrong about this. After Yan Wushuang knew that Qiu Ye sent troops, he knew that these properties would not be kept. Therefore, after hearing that Qiuqian robbed the property of more than 20 ships brought by Yu Baojia, he didn't feel much. The main reason is that these funds are not his if they have not been transported to the capital.

Meng Nian said distressedly: "I heard that there are many priceless antique calligraphy and paintings and a lot of precious medicinal materials on board. These things cannot be bought even if you have money." As for those embroidered furs and the like, Meng Nian Nian didn't take it to heart.

Yan Wushuang said with a normal expression: "It has already been robbed, and it is useless to say these things."

Meng Nian said: "If Yu Baojia listens to us,

If these things were shipped out earlier, they would not fall into the hands of Qiu Ye and Yun Qing. "

Although Yan Wushuang also hated Yu Baojia, he still discussed the matter: "If these things were transported away in advance, Yunqing would have captured Jiangnan long ago, so why would he lose so many soldiers and horses?" More than ten thousand, but in fact there are only a few hundred boxes, and three large ships can be loaded. It is not eye-catching for three ships to go to sea. If dozens of ships go to sea, the news of the transfer of property will not be hidden. Once this news is leaked out, Yunqing will not have such a difficult time fighting for a long time.

Meng Nian was silent.

Yan Wushuang said: "Han Yuxi issued an official letter stating that Han Jianming will step down as governor of Shanxi. If I guessed correctly, Han Yuxi asked Han Jianming to be a lobbyist to persuade Qiu Ye to submit."

Meng Nian agreed with this: "My lord, do you want to send someone to kill Han Jianming?" Han Jianming is one of the people Han Yuxi trusts and relies on the most. If Han Jianming is removed, it will be like breaking Han Yuxi's arm.

Yan Wushuang said, "Let's do it when he gets to Fujian!" The northwest is Han Yuxi's territory, and Han Jianming also has many guards around him, so he won't be able to succeed if he loses his manpower.

Just as he was talking, Aqian shouted loudly outside: "My lord, Tongcheng is good news." The Donghu people attacked Tongcheng for more than two months, but they still failed to take Tongcheng. In addition, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the Donghu people will not retreat. It doesn't work either.

The Donghu people have retreated, which is indeed good news for them. Meng Nian said: "My lord, this time we lost more than 300,000 soldiers and horses, it's time to recruit troops." It was also because he was rich that Meng Nian made such a suggestion.

When Yan Wushuang heard about the recruiting, he said with an uneasy expression, "Liaodong has been fighting every year, and the population has not increased but decreased." Now the population of Liaodong has dropped by 40% compared to ten years ago, and now more than half of Liaodong is old. Weak women and children.

To put it simply, Liaodong today is similar to Northwest China ten years ago, both facing the situation of economic backwardness and population decline. And this is not something that can be solved in three to five years.

Meng Nian said: "Let's recruit troops from Shandong and Hebei this time!" The drought five years ago caused countless deaths and injuries in Shandong, and it has not recovered yet.

Yan Wushuang thought for a while and said: "Liaodong recruits 150,000 troops, Shandong and Hebei each recruit 100,000." First recruit 350,000 troops, and then talk about the rest. Anyway, in the past two years, Yunqing couldn't afford to attack the capital.

In a better mood, Yan Wushuang went to the backyard after dinner. When they arrived at Ruyi Courtyard, Yan Wushuang didn't see Yuchen.

Shi Xiang hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is painting in the studio. From Shen Shichu to now, Your Majesty has been staying in the studio." It was like telling Yan Wushuang that Yuchen hadn't had dinner yet.

Achi and Abao are taught by special staff, and the two children do not need to consume much energy and time of Yuchen. Yuchen doesn't need a housekeeper either, so he has a lot of time. And all this time, she spent on piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. It can be said that the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting have become Yuchen's spiritual sustenance.

Yan Wushuang strolled into the studio, but Yuchen didn't notice anyone entering the room because he was too involved. Yan Wushuang didn't bother Yuxi either, but watched Yuchen's painting with great interest.

This time Yuchen painted bamboo. It can be seen that the bamboo in the painting is crisscrossed from front to back, left to right, with luxuriant branches and leaves, which are rendered in ink, showing the yin and yang facing the back. The four stones in the lake are collectively dark and faint, exquisite and colorful.

Yan Wushuang nodded after reading it and said: "The composition is well-balanced, the brushwork is neat, the color setting is calm, and the painting is very good." This painting is obviously taken from the scenery of the back garden.

Yuchen was startled, came back to see Yan Wushuang, quickly put down his brush and gave a blessing: "When did the prince come?" She didn't even know.

Yan Wushuang was in a good mood now, and said, "I've been here for a while, and I didn't bother you seeing how engrossed you are in painting." Even Yan Wushuang had to admit that Yuchen had a high level of talent in piano and painting. In terms of talent, Yuchen has now reached the level of a master.

Yuchen hurriedly confessed: "It's the concubine's fault for keeping the prince waiting for a long time." Yuchen put himself very low in front of Yan Wushuang.

Yan Wushuang doesn't like the humble Yuchen, he prefers women who stand shoulder to shoulder with him. But Yan Wushuang also knew in his heart that Yuchen was not Yuxi, and would never be able to become a woman who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him. Yan Wushuang said: "The servant girl said you haven't eaten yet, go and eat first, the painting will not be too late tomorrow."

While Yuchen was eating, Yan Wushuang suddenly asked, "When did you start learning etiquette?" No matter what Yuchen did, his movements were very elegant, which was pleasing to the eye. Of course, it's also because Yan Wushuang is in a good mood, otherwise he wouldn't be in such a leisurely mood!

Yuchen was a little surprised, but still said: "When I was five years old, I started to learn the rules and manners from the foster mother." In fact, as long as she can remember, her mother around her will teach her etiquette. At the age of five, he began to study systematically with Nanny Gui.

When Abao was four years old, Yuchen also wanted the foster mother to teach her the rules, but Abao didn't want to learn. Yan Wushuang didn't think it was necessary for Abao to be bound by these rules, so the matter was left alone. But Abao lived with Yuchen, his eyes and ears were smudged, and the rules and interests were not bad. At least no one thought she was rude when she went out, but thought she was a bit arrogant.

Yan Wushuang asked: "Do the girls in the Duke's Mansion start to learn etiquette at the age of five?" The reason why Yan Wushuang said this was because she knew that Yuchen and Yuxi's nuns were not the same person.

Yuchen shook his head and said: "No, when I was five years old, a group of people happened to be released from the palace. At that time, the Han family was weak, and only two nuns were invited." Strictly speaking, Yuchen's cooking of medicated food is not considered a nurturing mother.

Yan Wushuang smiled and said: "If I'm not wrong, you sisters should be the one who has learned the best etiquette."

Yuchen nodded slightly.

Yan Wushuang is in a good mood today, listening to Yuchen talk about her childhood. I heard that Yuchen would get up to practice the piano every day at dawn, and then practice calligraphy and painting. The day is full. Yan Wushuang said: "When I was young, I thought that all the ladies in the capital were pampered and coquettish."

Yuchen shook his head and said, "The more wealthy and distinguished, the more you pay attention to a girl's upbringing and moral character." As long as she is sincerely doing her best, she will be strict with her since she was a child.

Yan Wushuang asked suddenly: "Han Yuxi is familiar with history books and art of war, did you guys know these before?"

Yuchen shook his head and said: "I accidentally saw "Historical Records" in Yuxi's room, and only then did I know that she was also reading history books. Because my husband happened to be teaching me "Historical Records", so I thought Yuxi didn't want to fall behind Yu, so I didn’t take it to heart.”

Yan Wushuang suddenly remembered something, and asked, "I heard that the Duke's Mansion has a lot of books, but I sent people to the Duke's Mansion and didn't see any books." these books.

Yuchen sighed and said: "Not only are the books gone, but all the treasures and precious ornaments of our ancestors over the years are gone. But I heard from the old servant of the Duke's Mansion that my elder brother only took three boxes and cages with me when he left. But I Dad lived in the Duke's Mansion, but he didn't see those things, and he didn't see any books." Needless to say, these things were all hidden by Han Jianming. As for where it was hidden, she didn't know. Family secrets can only be told to the heir, not to other heirs, let alone a girl who is going to marry.

Yan Wushuang smiled and said: "If that's the case, then the Duke's Mansion must have a secret passage." No matter how secret the secret passage is, you can always find it by digging three feet. The Guogong Mansion has been passed down for a hundred years, and these collections are also a considerable amount. Although Yu Baojia just got tens of millions of gold and silver, no one would think too much of this money. What's more, his money has been tight all the time.

Yuchen's face turned pale, and his lips twitched, but he didn't say any words of pleading.

Yan Wushuang stood up and said, "Go to bed early!" After speaking, he walked out.

When Nanny Gui entered the room and saw Yuchen's pale face, she hurriedly asked, "Ma'am, what's the matter?"

Yuchen grabbed Nanny Gui's arm, and because of too much force, Nanny Gui's face was distorted in pain. Nanny Gui asked, "Your Majesty, what happened?"

Hearing this, Yuchen collapsed on the couch, crying and said: "I am a sinner of the Han family." Not to mention the antique calligraphy and paintings, those treasures and books were collected by the ancestors of the Han family with great painstaking efforts. Now, just because she wanted to change hands in a few words, not to mention the ancestors of the Han family, even the grandmother under Jiuquan would blame her.

After hearing the whole story, Nanny Gui said, "Your Majesty, I can't blame you for this." It can only be said that Yan Wushuang's scheming is too deep to be guarded against.

Yuchen was so sad: "Why don't you blame me? If I hadn't said so many words, the prince would never have thought of this matter."

Nanny Gui said: "Your Majesty, hiding books doesn't have to be the same as pearls and dust, and if they are hidden for decades, they will rot. Only when the prince finds them out can they display their true value."

Yuchen smiled wryly: "Decades [UUReading Book 00kxs]? How could it take such a long time, my eldest brother will return to Beijing in at most ten years."

Nanny Gui's complexion changed, and she said, "Your Majesty, you can't speak freely." If Han Jianming returns to Beijing, doesn't it mean that the capital has fallen.

Yuchen sighed and said: "Jiangnan fell into Yuxi's hands, which solved their biggest problem. At the most ten years, Yunqing will lead troops to attack the capital." Seeing the panic on Nanny Gui's face* *, Yuchen said: "Don't worry, mama, if the capital cannot be kept, we can still go to Liaodong with the prince." It's just that I heard that the environment in Liaodong is difficult, but I don't know if she can adapt to it.

Yan Wushuang didn't mean to dig three feet into the ground. The next day, a group of soldiers and horses entered the Duke's mansion.

After a few days, these people really dug a secret passage. There are more than 60 large boxes in the secret path, including antique calligraphy and paintings, jewelry, valuable ornaments and exquisite porcelain, but there are no books.

The formerly magnificent South Korean government has been dug into ruins, and no more digging can be found. Although Yan Wushuang is a little regretful, he can only give up. (to be continued)