Chapter 492 Who is the young man on the road?

Chapter 492 Who is the young man on the road?

Chapter 492 Who is the young man on the road?
After leaving Guichun Street, Lu Yunyi rode his warhorse, his body swaying, towards the Governor's Mansion.

Looking at the crowds of people coming and going on the street,
He recalled what he had seen and heard in the weapons workshop.
It is true that the emergence of the assembly line was a good thing for the Ming Dynasty.
It will provide enough jobs and greatly liberate productivity.
However, this was not enough to make up for the impact of carts and bicycles on the entire Ming Dynasty.

Some laborers and rickshaw drivers will still lose their livelihoods, so enough jobs must be created.

As his thoughts deepened, his pupils became darker.

According to his plan, the reward for the Battle of Luchuan should be coming soon.

During this period, he was busy running around, jumping up and down,

I just want to raise my reward to a higher level before I award it.

In this way, you will have greater power and be able to do things more conveniently.
We will also be able to face future crises more calmly.

Not to mention the distant past, the attacks and killings in the court have now become more and more obvious.

Even at the celebration banquet, the two sides were clearly separated, as if they would never have anything to do with each other again, and their words were full of sarcasm.

And even though he was running the workshop and the business, there were still people keeping their eyes on him.

One of them is the Minister of Revenue Yang Jing.

Lu Yunyi didn't know what sect he belonged to, nor did he know why he was like that.

But since they have malicious intent, they are all enemies.

Such enemies are now hiding beneath the calm surface of the lake. They appear to be calm, but they are already lurking covetously inside.

Lu Yunyi looked up at the sky.
There are no clouds in the sky today and the sun shines directly down.

Walking on the streets of Yingtian City, he could feel a heat spreading all over his body, and his confusion about the current situation made him more and more irritated.

He shook his head slowly with some helplessness, and stretched out his hand to pinch his eyebrows.

Compared to those bigwigs in the court.

His foundation is still shallow, his minions have not spread far and wide,
No one knows what is happening in various parts of the Ming Dynasty.

This is a huge disadvantage, and one that cannot be compensated by an official position.

Besides, he doesn't have any good solution yet.

After all, a 20-year-old third-rank official and a 60-year-old third-rank official,
They seem to be of the same level, but what they can do is completely different.

He wanted to get closer to those big shots.

The only way is to wait for time to pass or to fight frequently.

But unfortunately, time was not on his side, and frequent wars were impossible.

After thinking for a long time, Lu Yunyi turned to look at Feng Yunfang:

"Order someone to return to Puzikou City and tell Zhang Yu to go to the Governor's Office and wait for orders."

"Yes!"

Feng Yunfang responded quickly, then waved his hand, and two riders left quickly.

After the cavalry left, Lu Yunyi looked at him:
"Yun Fang, has there been any correspondence with the girl my family introduced to you recently?"

Feng Yunfang felt a little embarrassed. He stretched out his hand and scratched his head:

"Reporting to the Lord, there are some correspondences.

Last time, her subordinates told her that they could live together in Daning and settle down there.

But the next letter won’t arrive until the end of the month, and I don’t know if she will agree.”

The correspondence between military dependents was mostly once a month, and was sent through the imperial post station.

Lu Yunyi remembered the last time he sent a letter,

Or they had just entered Nanzhili. Half a month had passed in the blink of an eye, and the letters from home should be arriving soon.

"If you want to stay in Yingtian, that's fine." Lu Yunyi reminded.

Feng Yunfang shook his head repeatedly:

"My father has carefully warned me in the letter not to aim too high, but also not to forget my roots.

I want to follow you to fight and travel around the world."

After hearing this, the guards couldn't help but smile.
They are all from Gyeongju and have received similar instructions at home.

Lu Yunyi narrowed his eyes and said softly:
“If any of you want to settle down, just say so.

You can stay in Yingtian to lead the capital's troops, or you can go to a local garrison.

With the experience of the Northern Expedition and the Battle of Luchuan, he will live a good life wherever he goes.

If you follow me, you will inevitably be displaced and may not be able to return home for the whole year."

"My lord, this is how people in the military are.

We had already prepared ourselves mentally when we joined the army. Feng Yunfang smiled:
"Anyway, we are still young and have a long life ahead of us."

The other guards also nodded repeatedly.

As personal guards, they don't need to fight in battle and have few chances to face danger, but they are under great mental pressure.

Even so, I was still able to follow the commander and learn from him.

Knowing some of the operations of military formations, after two years of fighting, they all felt that they had become quite capable.

At this time, a sturdy guard whispered:
"Sir, since the war, why do you keep driving us away? Is it because we did something wrong?"

Lu Yunyi was stunned and waved his hands repeatedly:

“Everyone has their own aspirations, and you should all have your own path to follow.

This general may seem to be in a good position now, but he has made countless enemies and if he is not careful he will be crushed to pieces.

If you were implicated, how would I explain this to the elders and fellow villagers? "

"When brothers work together, they can break any obstacle. Isn't this the principle that the Lord taught us in Gyeongju?" the sturdy bodyguard whispered.

Lu Yunyi glanced at him and shook his head helplessly:
"If I had known, I wouldn't have said so much to you. Now you are contradicting me all day long."

"Hahahahaha!"

The group of people rode on war horses and laughed heartily.

The sunlight poured down, covering them with a layer of golden light, making them particularly eye-catching.

As they approached the Governor's Mansion, Lu Yunyi changed his mind.

He pulled the horse around the imperial city and headed for Zhongzheng Street.

Liu's Fruit and Vegetable Shop is located at the intersection of Zhongzheng Street and Zhuque Street.
It is just across the street from Fudong Street where the business is located.

Although this place is far from the sheep market and leather market,

But it is still bustling every day, with people coming and going in an endless stream.

When you come here, you can see the door of the business open from a distance.

People were coming in and out, and it looked like business was good.

Because it is located on a street corner, the layout of the fruit and vegetable market is unique.

The gate was not on Zhuque Street or Zhongzheng Street, but at the angle between the two streets!
The plaque above was painted with the finest dye.

The sunlight shines faintly, and the golden light there can be seen from a long distance away.

There are rows of fruits and vegetables neatly arranged at the gate, which makes it easy to tell what kind of business is being done here.

Compared with other obscure and unclear businesses, their methods are much more sophisticated.

The distinctive design attracted many pedestrians.

They had a clear purpose and went straight into the fruit and vegetable market.

Seeing the bustling fruit and vegetable market, passers-by stopped to look for a while before walking in.

Customers are like this. The busier the store, the easier it is to attract customers.

Lu Yunyi looked around quietly, and soon he saw an unexpected figure, which made his eyes dazed for a moment.

The man was dressed in a black uniform, with his smooth hair tied up high, revealing his fair forehead.
Below the forehead is a face made up of delicate features, which looks very handsome.

At this moment, he is busy entertaining guests.
We will even restock the goods if they are missing.

Lu Yunyi looked strange, with frowns on his face.
Shangguan's daughter worked in a subordinate business.

If this matter were to get out, who knows what kind of rumors would be stirred up.

While Lu Yunyi was thinking, Feng Yunfang came up to him strangely, pointed at the counter at the back of the shop, and whispered:
"Sir, why are there still women?"

"Panopticon."

Feng Yunfang quickly took off the telescope from his waist and handed it over.

Lu Yunyi placed it in front of his eyes, and many scenes and things quickly magnified!
His eyes skipped over the crowd and saw Song Wan'er holding an account book and an abacus in front of the counter. Why was it her?

Lu Yunyi couldn't believe his eyes.

At this time, "Master Qin" dressed in black helped a graceful old lady out of the store, and waved goodbye to her with a smile.

"Take care, Aunt Liu. Come again next time."

"okay."

After seeing the people off, Master Qin heaved a long sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and felt that doing business was not that difficult.

Just as he turned around and wanted to go back to work,

A casual glance and an instant stare!

Across the street, a group of more than ten people riding on war horses stood there, which was particularly eye-catching!
What is even more eye-catching is the tall figure at the front.
She was dressed in casual clothes, with broad shoulders and long flowing hair tied behind her, and she looked very elegant.

Qin Qing couldn't see his face clearly, but judging from his posture and temperament, he must be good-looking.

Coincidentally, a cloud came from nowhere and covered the golden light, and the world became dark in an instant.

Qin Qing saw the man's face clearly, and her expression went from shock, surprise, confusion to finally being at a loss.

Qin Qing was fixed in place, unable to move.

But in a flash, she reacted, turned around and rushed to the counter, talking and gesticulating.

Soon, another beautiful figure appeared in front of the fruit row.

Song Wan'er in a goose yellow long dress!

She walked out of the fruit and vegetable market quickly, with a slight blush on her face.

Looking at the figure across the street, I felt a little excited and a little overwhelmed.

Lu Yunyi looked at the two figures and was about to step forward to greet them.

At this time, another figure appeared
She looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing a light pink skirt, with picturesque features, and she walked hurriedly, with an anxious look evident on her face.

Lu Yunyi froze in place, looking completely absurd. Why was it her?

Two minutes later, on the second floor of Magnolia Ice House on Zhongzheng Street,
The decoration here is classical, and there are large copper stoves in the four corners of the room.
There were ice cubes placed inside, but it couldn't change the depressing atmosphere in the house.

Four people sat around the table.

Lu Yunyi sat in a corner, looking at the flat table in front of him, and thought he should play a game of mahjong.
On his left was Deng Lingyun, who was wearing a light pink dress.

Opposite her was Song Wan'er in a goose yellow dress, and on the right was Qin Qing dressed as a man.

There were three men and one woman, and the atmosphere was extremely awkward.

Lu Yunyi took the initiative to start a conversation.

He leaned back and glanced at the three people present, his face calm:

"Why are you in the fruit shop?"

The three of them looked at each other.

Song Wan'er and Deng Lingyun's cheeks turned red.

Only Qin Qing looked calm. She stiffened her neck:

"I also have a share in the fruit and vegetable business. What's wrong with helping out a little bit?"

Lu Yunyi lost his concentration in a second and stared at him with a puzzled look on his face:
"Your deal?"

Qin Qing's eyes were a little evasive, but she still pretended to be calm:

"Yes, Black Hawk has promised me!

If the fruit and vegetable business is good, I will take a share of the money and participate in opening a branch.

Although there is no branch yet.

But as a future business partner, it is reasonable to have some contact with them in advance.”

Qin Qing nodded with some satisfaction. She thought this reason was very good and it convinced her.

Lu Yunyi obviously didn't buy it and looked at the three people present:

"It's OK to lie to yourself, but it's a bit awkward to lie to me."

The atmosphere in the ice room changed, and the three of them felt his might.
Qin Qing shrank her neck.

She asked her father yesterday, what this man did was simply horrifying!
Especially when she thought of the countless blood on his hands, Qin Qing felt a little timid for no reason.

Obviously, Deng Lingyun and Song Wan'er do not have this worry.

The blush on their cheeks grew redder and redder,

Although his head was lowered, he would glance here from time to time.
After Lu Yunyi moved his gaze over, they quickly looked away.

Song Wan'er, who was sitting opposite Lu Yunyi, pursed her lips and spoke softly,
The sound is like the cry of a night bird, so clear and crisp:
"Mr. Lu, it's been a long time since we last met. When we meet again today, it feels a little strange."

"Really? Didn't we just meet last night?"

Lu Yunyi looked at her with interest.

The granddaughter of this university scholar has a unique temperament, like a scholar who is well-read in poetry and books.
She spoke slowly and in a very methodical manner, and at first glance she was a lady from a noble family.

Hearing this, a trace of anger flashed in Song Wan'er's eyes.

I was just about to say that he was unreasonable, but when I saw that handsome face.

She wasn't angry anymore.

I turned to comfort myself in my heart, thinking that Mr. Lu was so frank, which made him look sincere.

Deng Lingyun was bold and direct. She bit her red lips with her pearly teeth, and some resentment flashed in her eyes:
"Since the last time we met, my father has kept me at home for a long time. Today I was finally able to go out.
I didn't expect to see General Lu just after I went out. It was Lingyun's luck. Lingyun was delighted. "

In today's Ming Dynasty, for a woman, such words are already extremely beyond the line.

Even though Lu Yunyi was thick-skinned, he couldn't bear it and felt embarrassed.

As he was thinking about how to answer,

Lu Yunyi felt something strange on his legs and frowned slightly.
He soon realized that it was a warm palm.

Then, the unique sluggishness of folded paper slid across my thigh.

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Yunyi's eyes, and he reached out to take it calmly.

When you take it, you can feel your fingertips sliding quietly on your palm.
He even grabbed it suddenly and held it tightly at the end!
Lu Yunyi remained calm in the face of these small actions.
But Deng Lingyun squeezed her legs together, clenched her fists, and her cheeks became increasingly red, almost dripping with water.

Qin Qing glanced at the two people's beautiful faces and couldn't help laughing softly.

Lu Yunyi thought of something. He looked up at Song Wan'er opposite him and asked with a smile:

"Ms. Song comes from a distinguished family. Do you know who are the people in the government and the public who are well-educated but are trapped by life?
If there are any, please recommend one or two, Miss Song. I will be grateful.”

Song Wan'er calmed down and looked at Lu Yunyi with some surprise:
"General Lu wants to study?"

Lu Yunyi smiled and shook his head:

"Miss Song, you misunderstood. It is the soldiers under my command who want to leave the army and study."

There was a flash of disappointment in Song Wan'er's eyes.
She thought she was familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, and if Mr. Lu wanted to learn, she could teach him.

But if it's someone else, then forget it.

Song Wan'er lowered her head and pondered:
“A man of learning should not be troubled by life, but the world is unpredictable and there are always some people who suffer.

I have heard my father and grandfather talk about a few people.
If Lord Lu doesn't mind, I can give you the list.

But I don’t know whether they are willing to teach knowledge to the soldiers.”

Lu Yunyi spoke loudly:
"Thank you Miss Song. Since you are trapped in life and unwilling to focus on the present,

Even if such people were to teach, they would not be able to produce any good students. "

Song Wan'er's eyes were filled with joy: "Mr. Lu is absolutely right."

She stood up and walked to the table beside her, sharpening her pen.

A list was quickly drawn up, with about a dozen people scattered around.

"Mr. Lu, most of these people are well-read.

However, due to his family background and many trivial matters, he repeatedly failed to get into high school and lived a difficult life.

If Mr. Lu can lend a helping hand, it would be considered a good deed."

Lu Yunyi took the list with a smile. Anyone who could be mentioned by the Grand Secretary must be no ordinary person.

He glanced around casually, and a name came into his sight, causing his pupils to shrink suddenly:

"Yang Shiqi."

(End of this chapter)