As the two of them spoke, it was already deep into the night, and it was getting late. An Biru gazed at the crescent moon in the horizon before she suddenly sighed lightly and said faintly, "I'm going back!"
Lin Wanrong held her hand reluctantly, "Sister Master, can you stay? I haven't seen you for a long time. I want to chat with you tonight. Don't worry, it's a very pure kind! "
"A very pure kind?" An Biru stared at him with her eyes and smiled charmingly, "If I stay, I'm afraid that you can keep your purity, but I'll become impure, haha!"
Sister Fox was really daring. Lin Wanrong held her hand with a smile and didn't say a word for a long time.
An Biru looked at his reluctant eyes and felt warmth in her heart. She gently touched his cheek and said softly, "You have to be obedient at the foot of the mountain. Don't bully others, especially those little sisters. If I find out that you've done something bad, humph, I'll make you pay! "
Elder Sister An laughed. Her grip on Lin Wanrong's waist hurt, but she didn't dare to cry out. She could only laugh and say, "Elder Sister, what are you talking about? I can't wait to love those little sisters. Why would I bully them?"
"That's even more troublesome!" An Biru lightly touched his nose, "Remember, don't let me know that you've done anything bad, or else … the consequences will be very serious!"
She revealed a faint smile and showed her seductiveness. Lin Wanrong's heart was aroused and he unconsciously said, "What consequences will there be?"
"Do you really want to know?" Sister An's eyes were like water as she looked at him up and down. Her gaze fell on his lower abdomen and she suddenly raised her hand and gently moved it downwards. She giggled and said, "That's it!"
It can't be! Lin Wanrong's face instantly turned pale. He hurriedly covered his crotch and didn't dare to speak anymore! An Biru laughed so hard that she was convulsing. Her face was flushed like a trembling pear tree.
After sending An Biru away, the sky was already full of stars. The sky was already filled with stars. Thinking of the upcoming Flower Mountain Festival, he was both excited and worried. He didn't know what would happen tomorrow.
The door creaked open, and Gao Qiu hurriedly rushed in, followed by a dozen or so strong men. They were all tall and strong. He was mighty and powerful. His eyes were bright and full of expression. As soon as he entered, he stared at Lin Wanrong, his dark face flushed red.
"Brother Gao, these are …" Lin Wanrong was about to ask when the burly man in front of them bowed and said respectfully, "I am Commander Cheng Zi Li of the Luzhou Navy. Greetings, Marshal Lin!"
"Greetings, Marshal Lin!" The dozen or so plain-clothed soldiers behind Cheng Zili knelt down in unison. He kowtowed respectfully.
Lin Wanrong was overjoyed. He hurriedly helped everyone up, "You, you are Brother Cheng of the Luzhou Navy? Aiya, I've heard so much about you. When I was in the capital, the Great General had mentioned Elder Brother Cheng's name to me many times! He even praised you, saying that from Fujian to Sichuan, the navy is first class! "
"Thank you, Old Marshal!" Cheng Zili was overjoyed and stood up. His hands were trembling, "Marshal Lin. Today, I was able to see you in person. Even if I die, it will be worth it! "
"See me?!" Lin Wanrong was stunned. He smiled and said, "What is Brother Cheng talking about? Why don't I understand?!"
Cheng Zi Li was excited. He said loudly, "Marshal Lin led a remnant army deep into the grasslands, traversed thousands of miles, destroyed the capital of the Hu people, and captured the Turkic Khan alive. You were invincible, and the Hu people were terrified of you. This is a great achievement that China has never achieved in a hundred years! Which China man with courage would not bow down to you? Marshal Lin, you are the pride of China's soldiers. Today, I was able to see Marshal Lin in person, and I will die with no regrets! "
"Seeing Marshal Lin in person, we will die with no regrets!" The dozen or so Luzhou Navy soldiers said, then knelt down and kowtowed to him.
Lin Wanrong hurriedly helped everyone up and shook his head. "Brother Cheng, you flatter me. I was just lucky, it's not a great achievement! What's really great are the brothers who sacrificed themselves on the battlefield! Compared to them, I'm nothing! "
These words warmed everyone's heart. Cheng Zi Li and the others were even more grateful and impressed. This Marshal Lin's personality was as amiable as the rumors said.
"Right, Brother Cheng, when did you arrive?" Lin Wanrong hurriedly asked when she saw that these soldiers were travel-worn, their faces covered in dust, and their boots worn to the top. It was obvious that they had traveled a long distance.
Cheng Zili respectfully said, "Our Luzhou Navy Infantry Battalion has a total of more than twelve thousand officers and men. As soon as they received Commander Gao's command token with a gold medal, they set out that very night from the outskirts of Xingwen City. They did not dare to rest along the way, they traveled day and night to Yunlian City. At present, most of us are still eighty li away from Yunlian County. We will arrive tomorrow afternoon. This general was worried that Marshal Lin would be anxious from waiting, so I discussed it with the infantry battalion commander, Brother Zhang Qun. He will lead the two battalions and continue forward. This general will bring twenty men ahead of us and take a narrow path to follow Marshal Lin's orders. "
So that was the case. Lin Wanrong nodded gratefully. "Brothers, you have worked hard. I cannot thank you enough. Right, Brother Cheng, do you know how many soldiers are stationed in Xuzhou? "
Luzhou and Xuzhou were neighbors, so Cheng Zi Li was no stranger to the situation here. "The conditions in Xuzhou are harsh and no one is willing to be stationed there. There are about three thousand soldiers. The commander is called Yu Zheng. It is said that he is very close to the prefect of Xuzhou, Nie Daren. In addition, there are about two thousand Miao soldiers in the Miao's village. They are all privately raised by their chief, Zha Guo. Nie Daren doesn't seem to care about this. "
This was more or less the same as what he had learned before he left the capital. Lin Wanrong nodded. Cheng Zili added, "On the way here, this general sent people to make inquiries. Last night, all of the troops stationed in Xuzhou arrived at Yunlian. I heard that they were summoned by Futai daren, but I don't know why they have come!"
Nie Yuanqing mobilizing the garrison to Yunlian City was probably not as simple as maintaining order. He had money, power, and troops in Xuzhou. He was practically a local tyrant who could cover the sky with one hand. Who dared to oppose him? Although he did not know what agreement Zha Guo and Nie Yuanqing had reached, but just from this situation, he knew that the situation was not as good as it seemed.
Lin Wanrong snorted. "What a good Nie Daren. He has managed Xuzhou into an iron bucket! Exorbitant taxes and disregard for human life. The blood and sweat of countless Miao people have all been embezzled by him. Just this alone is heinous. "
Cheng Zi Li said softly, "This Nie Daren's reputation is called One Chi Higher Sky. We have vaguely heard of it, but there is no bridge or road between Xuzhou and the outside world. We do not know the specifics. "
Nie Yuanqing wanted to exploit the people here. Naturally, he could not let them go out of the mountain to complain to the Imperial Court. He must have done this on purpose. The people inside could not go out, and the people outside could not come in. Only then could he do whatever he wanted.
Although Cheng Zi Li did not bring many people, they were specially prepared for Marshal Lin. They were all capable people. The preparations were very complete. Even the Miao robes were prepared for everyone. Lin Wanrong was very satisfied. The Flowery Mountain Festival was just around the corner. With these reassuring helpers, he felt much more relaxed.
The few of them discussed carefully and made arrangements for tomorrow's matters. When they were done talking. It was already past midnight. It was silent inside and outside the city. Only the sounds of insects from the treetops in the mountains echoed softly in their ears.
He left the city with Old Gao. The Miao Family strongholds stationed in the west of the city had already rested. Lying on the ground were the youths of the Miao Family. The roaring bonfire shone on their young faces, quiet and serene.
When they found the Moon Reflecting Dock, everyone had already rested. Lin Wanrong lay on the ground with his hands behind his head. He looked at the starry sky, feeling relaxed and happy.
He was about to sleep in a daze when he suddenly felt something was wrong. Something seemed to be missing. He stood up with a whoosh. He searched through the crowd, but did not see that graceful figure.
Elaine was gone!!
He was a little surprised. This Miao Family girl was the leader of the Moon Reflecting Dock. She was very self-disciplined. Every time at this time, she would patrol the night and drive away the mosquitoes. Why did she suddenly disappear today? In a panic, he hurriedly woke Si De up. Si De said in a daze, "Miss Elaine is gone? No way, I just saw her patrolling the night! "
If she was patrolling the night just now, then she must not have gone far. Lin Wanrong's heart calmed down. Looking at the crowd everywhere, he did not know where to look. The crackling bonfire reminded him that a girl had left alone in the night. She would not go into the dark forest. She should look for her in the brightest place.
He made up his mind and followed the fire. After walking for an unknown amount of time, he suddenly saw a cluster of bonfire burning on the high hill. It was the most prosperous in the whole west of the city. Next to the fire, there was a small black dot curled up. She was concentrating on lowering her head. He did not know what she was doing.
His heart relaxed, and he quietly walked behind her. He saw that there were many pieces of embroidery in front of the young girl of the Miao family. Her slender jade-like hands were holding charcoal, and she was writing something on the bamboo pieces.
"Elaine!" He called out softly.
The girl's body trembled. She hurriedly turned her head and looked at him happily, "Brother Lin, you are back?!"
"Yes!" Lin Wanrong smiled and sat next to her, "It's so late, what are you doing here? I didn't see you when I came back. I thought you were kidnapped by human traffickers. I was almost scared out of my wits! "
"Really?" Elaine smiled shyly and whispered, "Brother Lin, you are really timid. Not only are you afraid of snakes, but you are also afraid of human traffickers. Hehe! Don't you have a hatchet? Just take it out and use it! "
Was it a mistake to be afraid of these two things? He laughed and said, "A hatchet is used to cut wood, not to kill! Elaine, why are you not sleeping so late at night? Why are you hiding here? "
"I can't sleep without hearing your story." Elaine was silent. Suddenly, she handed the bamboo pieces to him and said happily, "Look — —"
Her hands were full of charcoal dust, and her crystal fingers had been dyed black. Lin Wanrong shook his head slightly, took the water bag beside her, and slowly poured water into her hands.
"Brother Lin, you are so nice!" The girl revealed a row of neat white teeth, lowered her head, and smiled silently. She found a few leaves from the grass and wiped them on her hands. The charcoal dust was washed away by the water. Lin Wanrong blinked her eyes. What kind of toy was this? It was even more magical than soap.
He took the bamboo pieces and looked at them silently. They were full of Chinese characters. Although they were not as beautiful as Ning Er's, each character was neat and graceful. Lin Wanrong was happy, "These are all folk songs! Oh, why didn't I think of copying them? Elaine, you are so smart! "
The girl shook her head and smiled, "I am not smart either. If I had thought of this earlier, you wouldn't have to worry so much! I thought of this last night. I chopped a lot of bamboo pieces today, and I have written less than 20 songs. Take these with you tomorrow, they might be useful. "
Lin Wanrong smiled, "The only one who can sing with me is the Saintess. I know a few songs, and no one will come to me!"
"Still thinking of the Saintess? You are about to lose your soul! " The girl naturally did not believe his' nonsense '. She giggled and looked at him lightly, "How do you know no one will come to you? I think there are many Mimacai in the village who like you! This is the Flower Mountain Festival, and the Mimacai are very bold. If someone comes to you, what will you do? Hehe! "
Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "I'm just a half-baked brother, and there are still people looking for me? It will be a joke if people say it! "
"Not necessarily!" Elaine blinked and suddenly became interested. She said softly, "Brother Ah Lin, let's make a bet! If no one comes to you, I lose, and I will massage your legs and back every day! "
"What if someone comes to me?"
"You lose, of course!" The girl lowered her head and whispered, "Then you have to sing with her. You are not allowed to fool her. How about it, do you dare to make the bet? "
Lin Wanrong smiled and nodded, "Why wouldn't I dare? I am a person who wins every bet! But let me make one thing clear first, the Saintess coming to me does not count! "
"Still thinking of the Saintess? Dream on! "Elaine looked at him and smiled sweetly," Then it's a deal! Brother Ah Lin, you will definitely lose! "
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