Vol 2 Chapter 852: The undead are nothing

northwest.
Luhou rode on the prairie.
Hundreds of miles back and forth, easily.
"Master Hou is always strong, gratifying and congratulating!"
Mr. Dou followed Luhou on horseback.
Luhou dismounted, pulled out the dagger around his waist, squatted down and dug on the ground.
Soon, he dug up a sweet potato.
The sweet potato weighs half a catty, and it weighs a lot in the hand.
Luhou took the dagger, wiped it twice on his clothes, and then began to peel it.
After removing the skin, Luhou took a bite.
Raw sweet potatoes, crunchy, have a bite in the mouth.
Just eat too much and my mouth is a bit dry.
The soldiers delivered the kettle.
Lu Hou took a couple of mouthfuls, wiped the corners of his mouth, and said, "Sweet potatoes are such a good thing. On such a dry land, corn can't grow anything, but sweet potatoes can be grown. The output is not low. With this thing, there will be no military rations next year. problem."
Mr. Dou said: "There are merchants from the south of the Yangtze River who bought thousands of hectares of sand in the northwest, which are used to grow sweet potatoes and make sweet potato wine. I heard that the income is not bad, and I made a fortune."
Lu Hou coldly snorted, "The imperial court ordered the prohibition of alcohol, but the prohibition order is useless. The minister of the central government takes the lead in drinking, and this prohibition order is a joke."
"People love wine, and it is difficult to completely prohibit alcohol. Making sweet potato wine is more affordable than wheat and rice wine, and it also saves food."
Luhou dug another sweet potato out, peeled it off, and ate it directly.
He said: "Sweet potatoes are a good thing, this thing is full. Ordered, we should make as many dried sweet potatoes as possible this year. Make sure to have enough dry food next year."
Mr. Dou responded.
He asked again: "Do you want to prepare more beef jerky?"
Luhou nodded, and then said: "Speaking of which, whether it's beef jerky or sweet potato jerky, it is inseparable from Madam Zhao. This woman is not simple. She spent a lot of money to make beef jerky, guess what, Did she anticipate today a long time ago? All efforts back then were to prepare for the war next year?"
Mr. Dou was silent for a moment, "Although the old man doesn't want to admit it, but I have to say that Madam Zhao is a wise man with foresight."
Lu Hou raised his eyebrows and smiled, "It's a pity that Ben Hou's son was useless. He didn't marry Madam Zhao in the door, but Liu Zhao took the lead. In this life, Liu Zhao also had a unique vision of marrying a wife. Other times, That's it."
Mr. Dou reminded: "Master Hou beware of the prince, the old man guesses that the prince is thinking about the military power in the hands of the prince."
Luhou laughed and said, "There are countless people who are worried about the military power in the hands of Benhou. When was Benhou ever afraid. Benhou wanted to see if he had the ability to take away military power from Benhou."
Mr. Dou was not so optimistic, "The Northwestern Metropolitan Government Office was established, and Li Bingming was appointed as the Metropolitan Government, and Chen Zhuangshi was by his side. Chen Zhuangshi came from Shanhe Academy and was considered a lady of the emperor. Obviously, Li Bingming was able to be reinstated smoothly after resigning and taking office. , The help of Mrs. Zhao and the prince is indispensable.
The old man even suspected that Li Bingming had taken refuge in His Royal Highness, and even if he had not taken refuge, the two sides were still in a cooperative relationship. The grand prince promoted the establishment of the Northwest Metropolitan Government, obviously with sinister intentions. Hou Ye had to guard against. "
Luhou said: "Li Bingming is really annoying. Your Majesty sent him to the northwest. Anyone with a brain knows that your Majesty's move is deliberately targeting Benhou. Mr. Dou, what do you think Benhou should do? "
Mr. Dou suggested: "Master Hou might as well host a banquet for Master Li and feel his fiction."
Lu Hou shook his head, "It's not necessary to have a banquet and hospitality. Ben Hou didn't have the time to think that he was a snake. Mr. Dou personally took a trip to the Metropolitan Government Mansion for Ben Hou, and picked up Li Bingming's catty. The old man can come and go a lot. Younger. He has ambition in his heart. Benhou helps him realize his ambition."
"The old man will take a trip to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion for Lord Hou tomorrow. Can the general go together?"
"He goes too!"
The general in Mr. Dou's mouth was talking about Luhou's eldest son Pei Meng.
...
After purchasing the gift, Mr. Dou and Pei Meng went to the Metropolitan Government House.
Gu Ling was also among the entourage.
He was a little excited.
Chen Zhuangshi is a person who came out of Shanhe Academy. Seeing people from Shanhe Academy is like meeting his own family. He is looking forward to it.
After several hours of galloping, the group finally arrived at the Metropolitan Du Mansion.
Li Bingming welcomes you by sweeping the couch.
Specially set up a banquet to greet some people.
Chen Zhuangshi accompany him during the dinner.
Mrs. Li and Mr. Dou were both scholars. During the dinner, the two chatted freely, and the brothel prostitutes, but they didn't talk about business affairs.
Pei Meng didn't care, drinking boring wine while observing the people in the Metropolitan Government.
Gu Ling was restless.
Fenghuaxueye, poetry and essay, he is really sleepy.
He winked at Chen Zhuangshi.
If it wasn't for the wrong time and place, he really wanted to take Chen Zhuangshi to drink and gossip at the roadside stall outside.
When the banquet ended, it was already late at night.
A group of people settled down in the Guest House of the Metropolitan Government.
Pei Meng asked Mr. Dou casually, "How?"
Mr. Dou shook his head, "An old fox."
Drinking and chatting all night is not very rewarding.
Pei Meng thought for a moment, "I will try again tomorrow, but it won't work. This general doesn't mind visiting the Grand Ducal Mansion at night."
"The general must not mess around. Li Bingming is surrounded by expert guards."
"This general has his own measures."
...
Early the next morning.
Chen Zhuangshi took the initiative to visit the Guest House.
"I have seen Mr. Dou."
"Chen Xiaoyou is polite."
"I still remember that when I went to Xiliang with Mr. Dou, the scenery on the road was unforgettable."
Mr. Dou laughed, "Who would have thought that we will meet again in the Northwest Metropolitan Government House. The old man is still the same, but Chen Xiaoyou is not what he used to be."
"Mr. Dou is absurdly praised, the student is in the Dudu's Mansion, but he is just a small person who runs errands.
"This is too modest. Chen Xiaoyou was able to attend the banquet last night, which shows that Mrs. Li is very dependent on you."
Chen Zhuangshi shook his head and waved his hands again and again, "I'm all exposed to the light, the light of the academy. Mr. Dou doesn't know yet, Master Li once taught in Shanhe Academy for a while."
"The old man has heard a word or two on this matter."
Chen Zhuangshi looked embarrassed, "It is precisely because of this teacher-student relationship that Li Dahua treats students differently. If you want to say how much you pay attention to it, then there is no. Serious things, I can't even touch the side, and do the most. The thing is to pour tea, run an errand, and pass a message."
Mr. Dou did not engage in the twists and turns, and asked directly: "Does Chen Xiaoyou feel wronged?"
Chen Zhuangshi smiled, "At first, I feel wronged, but after a long time, I don't feel wronged."
"Why is this?"
"Students lack experience. Before that, they had never worked as a errand in the yamen. Master Li didn't rashly arrange errands for me, it was for my own good.
"Oh!"
Mr. Dou's expression was meaningful.
"Chen Xiaoyou can think so, it's not a waste of Master Li's cultivation of you."
"I am very grateful to Master Li in my heart."
Mr. Dou laughed, full of meaning.
"Does Chen Xiaoyou know the news of Master Wuwang?"
"I don't know! Does Mr. Dou know, can you tell me? I am very worried about Master Hopeless."
"The old man knows a thing or two about Master Hopeless. But the old man has to rush to see the chief governor. We might as well arrange another time to discuss it in detail."
"Okay!" Chen Zhuangshi readily agreed.
...
Mr. Dou and his party stayed in the Metropolitan Government House for three days.
They were busy inquiring about the reality of the Dudu Mansion, and the people in the Dudu Mansion were also exploring the details of the Northwest Army.
On the surface, the two men and horses were in harmony, and they faced each other privately and fought several times.
Even a dull person like Gu Ling was aware of the strong smell of gunpowder between the two sides.
He was caught in the middle, very embarrassed.
When he returned to Jinju, he complained to Pei Man.
"I do not know what to do."
Pei Man persuaded him, "You only need to do your job well. Don't worry about how the people above fight."
Gu Ling was curious, "Aren't you worried? That's Master Hou, your father."
"If you are worried about everything, from my mother to my sister-in-law to me, don't let the day pass. Okay, don't make a face. I'm not worried, what can you worry about."
Gu Ling was aggrieved, "You didn't see the two sides arguing. If you don't agree, you must draw your sword."
"Did the knife be drawn?" Pei Man asked.
Teacher Gu Ling shook his head, "I almost drew a knife."
Pei Man is very disgusted, "Since you didn't draw the sword, what do you have to worry about. As a soldier, you should be used to it if you don't draw the sword three times and five times someday. As long as there are no dead people, it doesn't matter."
Gu Ling admired Pei Man's optimism and strength very much.
Pei Man smiled, "If you were born in Pei's family, you will do the same. Pei's family has been here since childhood. It doesn't matter to us as long as we don't die."
Gu Yu still couldn't help saying: "I'm afraid the two sides will fight one day."
"Even if you fight one day, you won't be able to worry about it. That's something the people above should worry about."
"I heard from Mr. Dou that the purpose of setting up the Northwest Metropolitan Governor's Mansion is to control the Northwest Army and take away the military power from Lord Hou."
"There have been more people seizing military power, and I haven't seen anyone succeed in so many years. As long as my father is alive, no one can take away military power from the Northwest Army."
Pei Man's tone is very determined, full of pride and pride.
Anyone who has a strong and reliable father like Luhou will feel proud and proud.
Gu Yu said cautiously: "Mr. Dou also said that Master Li's successful comeback as the governor of the Northwest cannot do without the help of Sister Xiao Jiu."
Pei Man was stunned, seemingly surprised.
Gu Ling asked in a low voice, "Are you still not worried now? Are you really worried about my sister fighting Luhou?"
Pei Man stared at Gu Ling fiercely, "Why didn't you say such an important thing earlier."
Gu Ling has a guilty conscience.
Pei Man frowned and sat on the chair, "Master Li really got Madam Zhao's support?"
"It is said to be."
Trouble!
Pei Man frowned for a while and thought for a while, and finally made a decision, "This matter is too complicated, we can't worry about it, don't think about it. If you love to fight, just can't die."