Chapter 76 , Inaction
Fengxiang's guards were arrogant and had the attitude of drawing their swords when they were disagreeing. Zhao Feibai's thick-backed sword was not a good sword, nor was it bad in quality. It was much better than the weapons in the guards' hands. Zhao Feibai was not worried about the sword being snatched. What he was worried about was his own experience, and he was beaten by the big head soldier. He wanted to get back his face all the time. In his simple worldview, he was the master.
When the rain stopped, the young and strong continued to go on the road, and the old and weak stayed in Liyuan Town. After coming out of the mountains, they found that Fengxiang County was full of war, soldiers everywhere, and traces of burned black dust everywhere. Many troops came to look at the town people, Fu Qing asked Zheng Lin for inquiries, saying that it was a refugee riot and Fengxiang was causing a plague.
It was another plague. I had just escaped from the plague in Loulan and crashed into the plague in Fengxiang. After ten days of rushing in fear, I finally arrived at Fengxiang Mansion. There were many places along the way, waiting for the soldiers to burn it, and the fields were abandoned. Fu Qing heard that Fengxiang transported a large amount of food to Chang'an for years, but the fields were abandoned, and Fengxiang's refugees were everywhere, so why did there be so much food?
Fu Yong, the prefect of Fengxiang Prefecture, was the younger brother of the late emperor, Emperor Wen of Qin Fu Jun. Emperor Fu Yi, the emperor, was very famous in the court and was much better than the butcher emperor. However, Feng Xiang under his rule was so declining that it was difficult for Fu Qing to understand.
Fu Yong did not allow the townsmen to enter Fengxiang, camped in an open space outside, and did not provide supplies. He gave Zheng Lin an order, made a little repair, and quickly set off, which made Zheng Lin very dissatisfied. He also understood that plagues are everywhere now, not to mention that these people from the Kushu Town who came from the source of the plague clearly divided the camp and did not allow everyone to approach.
Mayor Huang stood by the river and looked at Fengxiang Mansion not far away. Nan Nan said, "I really didn't expect that there was such a huge city in the world."
Zhao Feibai laughed out loud, "I said, the mayor, compared with Chang'an and Luoyang, this Fengxiang Mansion is not considered a city."
"Then you have the chance to see it."
"There are many opportunities, and it is only half a day away from Chang'an."
That night, the villagers of Kushu Town were surrounded by the army. Mas said loudly and his armor was dazzling, so they asked them to hand over everything. Zheng Lin and his guards watched from a distance without any action. Fu Qingliang showed his identity as the young commander of the Western Army, and these people were unmoved.
The general in charge snorted, his tone was frivolous, he did not respect the young marshal much, and he spoke with threats, "I have seen the young marshal, and my subordinates were ordered to act. The refugees in Fengxiang rioted and were uneasy everywhere. The emperor only ordered to deal with it on the spot, which made my subordinates very embarrassed."
Fu Qingqi smiled, "If you don't take anything, these people are rebels and refugees."
"The young marshal is smart and can understand it at a glance. Don't bring these things outside. Chang'an is rich, and they will only live a better life."
There was no choice but to let the army take away the property. Zhao Feibai came over and whispered to Fu Qing, "The inner city of Fengxiang Prefecture is two worlds. It is said that King Xia loves the people as much as his son. The people he calls are not ordinary people."
Fu Qing raised his head and looked at this bragging boy with a burning look. Seeing what else he could blow. Zhao Feibai continued, "I got up yesterday and went to the guard camp to play around. After hearing some things, I think the people who stayed in Liyuan Town were sold as slaves. Fengxiang has many refugees. In the eyes of King Xia, it is not the people, not the people, but slaves. Mobs or traitors who can rob the refugees at will. It seems that they are no secrets."
Fu Qing suddenly understood why Fengxiang is a wealthy man in the world. He can support Chang'an when food is tight in all places. He is consuming the national and civilian power of the Qin Dynasty. Such a Xia King can still have such a reputation, and Fengxiang has become so corrupt.
After giving money, everyone in Kushu Town did not leave Fengxiang. After the defenders plundered the property, they planned to set off the next day. That night, Fengxiang war broke out. In less than three days, Fengxiang City was captured by refugees. Is Fengxiang's defenders so weak? Even the refugees can't beat them. Will they only show off their power to the people? Fu Qing was very sad.
The refugees did not attack them, they were also the people, and something happened. In the eyes of the refugee bandits, they became their own people. Fu Qing and Huang Zhenzhu Zhao Feibai were together, and they escaped the disaster. They were not torn to pieces by the angry refugees. Zheng Lin was not so lucky. Zhao Feibai watched them with his own eyes being shot by the refugee archers. Seeing the arrogant guards trembling under the attack of the refugees, he seized the opportunity and rushed into Zheng Lin's army, snatched his thick-backed sword, raised his sword and killed the soldier who was whipping his whip. The guards collapsed directly. The bandits rushed in and tore Zheng Lin into pieces.
The whole Fengxiang was in chaos, and the army attacked refugees everywhere. Fu Qing couldn't explain clearly. Kushu Town was scattered by the army and corpses were everywhere. Mayor Huang was extremely sad and did not help. A quick horse from the post station in Xijiang died near Fu Qing. The letter said that the broken leaves were in a hurry and the Turks were invaded.
Zhao Feibai came back in blood, his hands were trembling slightly. Fu Qing saw that he was pretending to be calm and said that he had killed countless people. It seemed that he had seen a lot of people and had few actual practices. It should be the first time to kill people. Even if it was not the first time, it would not exceed three times. It was a blessing that he did not vomit.
Zhao Feibai raised his head and said, "How about it, I will protect you from now on, I'm my brother."
Fu Qing smiled and didn't know him well, "I've said that you are brother, you are brother."
"Then call Brother Ju, come and listen." Zhao Feibai refused to give in. Fu Qing shook his head and ignored him. He laughed and went to find Mayor Huang. Zhao Feibai looked at Fu Qing's back and waved his fists. One day, you will be convinced.
King Xia was pushed to the top of Fengxiang City and slashed with one knife. After a few days, Fu Qing was left with only a few people, including Huang Zongquan and Zhao Feibai, a total of six people.
The mission failed completely and the court responded quickly. In just a few days, General Shengpeng led his troops to quell the rebellion. The refugees dispersed. Fengxiang returned to peace. The plague became even worse. Huang Zongquan was completely lost and barely cheered up. He set up a shed outside Fengxiang City and started practicing medicine. Fu Qing and Zhao Feibai helped Huang Zongquan and did some things to collect herbs.
"Mayor, do you know Qimen?" Fu Qing no longer concealed his purpose, so he asked Huang Zongquan while pounding medicine. Huang Zongquan looked at Fu Qing, thought for a while, and slowly said, "The people in Qimen are all lone heroes who are careless. They never care about sentient beings for their own purposes."
"The purpose of Qimen is different. Some are to govern the country and some are to seek immortality. Many years ago, in Kushu Town, there was a Qimen who taught me medical skills."
Huang Zongquan admitted that he did not give up after paying off his heart, without striking around the bush, "Then do you know where the gentleman from Qimen went?"
"Shuye, I heard a sentence before the gentleman left, saying that it was Shiye that there was a sheepskin and he wanted to get it back, but it has been more than ten years. I don't know whether it is Shiye or not."
Sheepskin, Fu Qing suddenly realized that sheepskin was the key to the imperial city. He counted half of the royal family and knew many secrets that others didn't know. Sheepskin was a map, a map made by the Pei family, and it was something the emperor wanted to find, and also needed the Qimen technology.
It's useless to go back to Chang'an now. If the mission fails, it's impossible to lead the army alone. Moreover, when my father goes to Chang'an, he will restrict himself. Then I go back to Saiye. As my young marshal, Uncle Zhao and Zhuge'er must have followed me in everything. My father is not here, and I'm leading the army alone, and no one stops me. And I heard that Saiye's war has been in a tight situation recently.
It just so happened that I was going to get the sheepskin back and go to Chang'an to get in touch with the third son of the Chen family. There must be key information on the map of the Pei family. Thinking of Chen Qi, Fu Qing smiled faintly. The skiing he taught was really good, suitable for the northwest.
Fu Qing decided to go to Thunder Ye, but Zhao Feibai was unwilling to follow him. He still had complaints about his father in his heart, so he was arrogant. How could he say that he was a little arrogant and couldn't hide his face when he went back to see his father. He bid farewell to the young marshal and said goodbye to him. He went to find him when he had time. He went to take Mayor Huang to see Chang'an and Luoyang. Anyway, Mayor Huang is now free of worries.
The two of them passed by Fengxiang, Fu Qing went west, Zhao Feibai went east, the thick-backed sword was too conspicuous, and the road was uneasy, so they found the blacksmith and melted it, and they shot out a few short blades that were commonly used in the world. Zhao Fei had amazing strength, and the short blade would never be able to take advantage of it, so they simply gave it to Mayor Huang.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter completed!