Yang Ling and Cheng Qiyun carefully studied the plan she had provided, working out some details and a time frame for its implementation. They then summoned Liu Biao and ordered him to transfer a portion of the manpower from the carriage and horse shop in Jinling under Cheng Qiyun's command. If it wasn't enough, they would be replenished from other areas.
Yang Ling smiled at Cheng Qiyun. "Miss Cheng, from today onwards, I appoint you as the second-grade head of the Inner Yard. For now, I will assign twenty people to you to establish a separate Shipping Department. You will be in charge of it.
Before the court allows the sea ban to be lifted, these people can be used by you. Once the sea ban is lifted, you will need a large number of people. At that time, you can recruit from the Inner Yard and Jiangnan. "
Even though Yang Ling admired Cheng Qiyun's talents, they did not know each other well. If he secretly sent a trusted aide to monitor her, or if he restricted her too much, with her intelligence, she would definitely be able to tell that something was amiss, and it would inevitably cause a rift between them.
Rather than that, it was better to show sincerity and let her do what she wanted. At present, the Inner Yard's strength was mainly spread out in the carriage and horse shop. Their sources of income and intelligence were all concentrated there.
He had just taken control of the Revenue Bureau and would need to rely on the Revenue Bureau of the various regions. As long as they sincerely pledged allegiance, he could quickly receive a ready-made and enormous force.
With these two forces in his hands, he would be able to firmly control the Inner Yard. Although Cheng Qiyun was now on par with Yu Yong and Huang Qiyin as second-grade heads, her authority couldn't be mentioned in the same breath. Since she had established a separate Shipping Department, the power she could control and deploy was limited to this.
Only when the Shipping Department was established and sufficiently powerful could her strength grow. On the other hand, the Maritime Transportation Division did not involve political power, judicial power, or investigation power. The navy related to maritime transportation was also a separate department. This was enough to ensure that she had to rely on the inner factory to protect her rights and interests, firmly tying her to this war chariot.
Cheng Qiyun also understood Yang Ling's intentions. However, she had just submitted to him. Yang Ling being willing to put her in such an important position and give her such a large responsibility was enough to prove his high regard. As for being on guard, in her view, it was only right and proper, so she didn't feel the slightest disobedience.
Yang Ling took out an ivory token from his bosom and handed it over to Cheng Qiyun: "Didn't Shark King still have some doubts? Cheng Duotou has my token. Contact him as soon as possible and prepare everything. I will stay in Jinling for a few more days. I will return to the capital when I have accurate news from you. "
With Liu Biao at her side, Cheng Qiyun's expression was also solemn, respectful and courteous. She no longer dared to smile sweetly and flirtatiously with words. She took a step forward and, enduring the pain, raised both her hands and took the waist token from Yang Ling's hands. She respectfully said, "This lowly officer accepts the order and will go back to prepare. I will not disappoint Factory Supervisor daren's high hopes."
…
The room was silent. Yang Ling sat back down in his chair and closed his eyes. He thought back to the events of the day in detail. The method that Cheng Qiyun had provided, as well as the news that he had heard from Shao Jiewu, the South Town Provost of the Provost of the Provost of the Provost of the Provost of the South Town Provost, as well as the movements in the capital. Of course, there were people who had provided him with information and helped him strategize, but in the end, he was the one who had to make the decision. One mistake in judgment, and the price he had to pay was eternal damnation. How could he not weigh the pros and cons again and again?
His nose suddenly smelled a faint fragrance. Immediately after, his shoulders relaxed. A pair of warm, small hands were gently massaging him. Yang Ling let out a long sigh, but did not open his mouth to speak.
Gao Wenxin couldn't help but worry. "Master, are you too tired? Do you want to go to bed and rest? Let me give you a massage? "
Yang Ling shook his head. "Let's talk about it after I've used the acupuncture tonight."
He was silent for a while. He carefully thought about what he had heard from Provost Shao on the red ship today. Finally, he made up his mind. He gently patted the back of Gao Wenxin's hand and raised his voice. "Call Zheng Baihu to see me."
Zheng Baihu hurriedly stepped into the hall and bowed. "Milord has summoned me?"
Yang Ling nodded. He stood up and said, "Send someone to inform Provost Shao that I want to see him. Same old place."
Yang Ling looked at the back of Zheng Baihu's hurried departure. He couldn't help but sigh. "The world is hard to predict. Lord Zhang, Lord Zhang, when you recommended me into the Imperial Bodyguard, you must not have thought that I would become your opponent today, right?"
* * *
"What? Second gear?! Miss, you … you can actually become an official? You're not joking, are you? " Chu Yun and Chu Ling, the two pretty and graceful Jiangnan beauties, exclaimed in unison. Their cherry mouths were wide open.
Cheng Qiyun sat on a chair and spread her legs like a man. She straightened her back and swept a dignified glance at them. She coldly scolded, "What Miss? How dare you be so rude to me. Someone, drag them away and beat their butts. "
She then burst into laughter. She took out the waist token that Yang Ling had given her and waved it. She laughed. "Did you think it was fake? I also thought I was dreaming. For a woman to become an official, this imperial envoy Yang … I really can't understand him. "
Chu Yun and Chu Ling excitedly sprinted to her side. Touching the ivory waist token, Chu Yun cheerfully said, "Is it true? Women can also come forward to do things and enter the court as officials? Mr Yang is so amazing. He thinks what others dare not think and does what others dare not do. No wonder Miss favors him so much. "
Chu Ling's black eyes turned and she giggled. "Miss, is that handsome imperial envoy captivated by you? Miss can make him want to die, so naturally he will let Miss do whatever you want. "
Cheng Qiyun's face reddened. She said with slight anger, "Although the two of you come from a brothel and have lowly statuses, you are still as clean as ice and as clean as jade. You are not allowed to say such nonsense in the future."
Chu Ling didn't know why Miss, who had never been afraid of such obscene words in the past, had changed her tone today. She stuck out her tongue and obediently agreed.
Chu Yun asked, "Miss, is it because you told Mr Yang about Yang Hu's rebellion that he put you in such an important position?"
Cheng Qiyun shook her head. Her black brows slightly furrowed. She faintly sighed. "Yang Hu is rebelling. He is currently recruiting troops and buying horses. He is accumulating money and provisions. This matter can't be completed overnight. There is no rush. Let's talk about it after the matter of the sea ban is resolved."
Actually, she hadn't planned to tell Yang Ling about her meeting with him today. In her heart, there were only two kinds of men in this world. One was the so-called gentlemen who looked down on her status. The other was the debauchees who coveted her beauty.
In her eyes, relying on Yang Ling was nothing more than making use of each other. She had originally regarded the matter of Yang Ling's rebellion as an important bargaining chip. She had no intention of telling Yang Ling now. Yang Ling generously promised her an important task. This move greatly exceeded her expectations. In a moment of impulse, she also wanted to reveal everything. However, her suspicion of men ultimately allowed her reason to prevail. She swallowed the secret. Whether Yang Ling was a person she could rely on, she still had to wait and see.
Cheng Qiyun calculated for a while. She stood up and ordered, "Ling 'er, help me change my dressing. Yun' er, go get my men's clothes. Now that I have a group of men with me, it's not convenient for me to meet people as a woman. I will immediately go see Old Master Peng and settle this matter as soon as possible."
The tense situation in the capital was that of a storm. Perhaps only the little Emperor, who was having so much fun, could not feel it. Although the Inner Court had just been established, how could it not have heard of it? However, Wu Jie was a cautious person. Because he had not received accurate information, he did not dare to pass on some groundless information to the Factory Supervisor. Therefore, he was hurriedly sending more people to investigate the movements of the court.
Yang Ling had used thunderous methods to defeat the three Guarding Eunuchs in Jiangnan. All the local tax supervisors in the world felt that Dongchang could no longer be relied on. Now, they all expressed their loyalty to Yang Ling. The taxes that had been in arrears for several months began to be escorted to the capital. Fan Ting of Dongchang and Zhang Xiu, the Imperial Bodyguard, were restless. At this moment, Wang Qiong unexpectedly took the initiative to contact them and presented a plan to kill them. The two regarded it as a treasure and immediately acted according to the plan. They secretly began to plan in the capital.
However, the Northern Prefect, Mou Bin, was not of the same mind as the Brocade-Clothed Admiral, Zhang Xiu. His talent and connections were not below Zhang Xiu's. Originally, he was somewhat dissatisfied with Zhang Xiu. Now that Zhang Xiu had ordered the Imperial Bodyguard to fully cooperate and submit to Dongchang, he was even more dissatisfied.
Miao Kui of the West Factory had long seen through his ambition and tried to rope him in. However, Mou Bin knew that the power of the West Factory was far inferior to that of Dongchang. Therefore, he did not make a move and did not refuse. It was not until Miao Kui finally revealed his trump card and said that he had joined forces with the Inner Court that Mou Bin decided to form an alliance with the West Factory and the Inner Court to destroy Zhang Xiu.
He did not know the details of Fan Ting and Zhang Xiu's plan to deal with Yang Ling. However, from their actions, he could see that they had their eyes on Yang Ling. Therefore, once the alliance was formed, he immediately contacted his good friend, the Southern Prefect, Shao Jiewu, who had long been dissatisfied with his current position. He promised that as long as he became the Admiral, he would promote him to the position of Northern Prefect.
The two ambitious men hit it off immediately, but of course, this plan could not omit the most powerful Inner Court Supervisor, Yang Ling. In order to avoid Dongchang's eyes and ears, he and Miao Kui did not dare to go south to contact Yang Ling. Through secret channels, they each passed a handwritten letter to Shao Jiewu, asking him to contact Yang Ling as soon as possible.
The last time Yang Ling made an appointment with Shao Jiewu, he listened to him talk about Mou Bin's intention to form an alliance and the conditions of reversing Zhang. For a moment, he was still a little hesitant. It could be said that his current achievements were all due to Zhang Xiu's use of him as a Baihu of the Brocade Uniform and starting from his post as the Post Magistrate. Although Zhang Xiu had other intentions, after all, he had promoted him. Without Zhang Xiu, he would not have today's meteoric rise.
It was only when Cheng Qiyun arrived and had a plan to persuade the court to lift the sea ban that he felt the most urgent task was to grasp more power. Now it seemed that the first obstacle was Dongchang and the Imperial Bodyguard. The conflict between the two could not be reconciled. Only then did he make a decision.
He secretly made an appointment with Shao Jiewu and secretly set up a counterplan for the West Factory, the Inner Court, and the North Town Discipline Commission to work together to deal with Dongchang and the Imperial Bodyguard. Right now, the Dongchang Imperial Bodyguard was intensely preparing to deal with him. He also ordered the Inner Court to make preparations. At the same time, he secretly moved the most capable people from all over the country back to Jing. The West Factory and the North Town Discipline Commission were also quietly planning everything. A great storm was about to start, and the key person to cause it was Yang Ling. Everyone's arrangements were waiting for him, waiting for him to return to Jing.
Early in the morning, Yang Ling wore light clothes and soft boots. He only brought a few foreigners and two carriages to Chang Ting Restaurant to take Lian 'er on a tour of Qixia Mountain. Early in the morning, Liu Biao had already sent out a group of foreigners to comb through Qixia Mountain from top to bottom. They then surrounded the foot of the mountain. On this tour, unless someone descended from the sky, they would not be able to see even half a shadow of a person.
Qixia Mountain had three peaks. The main peak, Feng Xiang Peak, towered above the sky. The East Peak was called Dragon Mountain. The West Peak was shaped like a tiger. On the mountain, the maple forest and the black tallow forest formed a continuous stretch.
Yang Ling and Ma Lian 'er rode the carriage to the foot of the West Mountain. Raising their heads, they saw layers upon layers of red leaves on the mountain. The maple trees were tightly pressed against each other, like balls of fire burning fiercely. Seeing it, one's mind was at ease.
Ma Lian 'er had the companion of her sweetheart and couldn't contain her joy. She jumped off the carriage and took down a food container. She pulled Yang Ling and said, "Brother Yang, the mountain here is not high but the scenery is beautiful. Shall we go up and find a place with elegant scenery to drink wine and admire the maple trees together?"
At the foot of the mountain, two people dressed as woodcutters made a hand signal to Yang Ling. Yang Ling looked at them and smiled slightly. He said to Baihu Zheng who had come with him, "You wait at the foot of the mountain. I will accompany Miss Lian 'er on a tour up the mountain."
The mountain path was winding. On the two sides, the maple trees were high and low, dense and dense. Red shadows flashed, showing off all kinds of beauty. The red leaves that were like the afterglow of dawn and the cypress trees reflected off each other in a low voice as they slowly ascended the mountain peak.
Yang Ling took the food container from Ma Lian 'er's hands. As they talked in a low voice about what had happened after they had parted, they slowly climbed up the mountain peak. At this time, the sun was high in the sky and bright. Under the sunlight, the red maple trees gave off an even more blinding light. The bright red filled half the blue sky. Ma Lian 'er looked at this beautiful scene and was dazed.
Yang Ling looked at her with a slight smile. Today, Lian 'er was wearing a moon-white robe and a moon-white dress. Her hair was tied into three buns and she wore three emerald garlands. Her simple makeup made her even more charming.
Yang Ling looked at her happy state and his heart felt warm. This unruly and adorable girl, speaking of which, how many days had she truly been carefree and happy? To be able to make her so happy, this trip to Jin Ling hadn't been a waste.
Ma Lian 'er puffed out her chest and welcomed the gentle wind. The expression on her face seemed intoxicated. The sixteen year old beauty had already started to give off the charm of a mature woman. The tailored robe and a pure white belt around her waist tightened her small waist and made her chest appear fuller. Yang Ling looked at the 'beautiful scene' in his eyes and couldn't help but hold her hand. A trace of smoothness crept up his heart.
Ma Lian 'er turned her head and said sweetly, "Brother Yang, let's go into the forest and sit in the maple forest, drinking wine and admiring the maple leaves."
Yang Ling smiled and said, "Okay, I will listen to Miss Lian 'er's arrangements today."
Ma Lian 'er smiled shyly and looked at him. She said meaningfully, "You said it yourself, Sir Yang. You can't go back on your words."
The ground was covered with a thick layer of soft leaves that had accumulated for many years. Strolling in a bright red and warm forest with an elegant and fragrant beauty next to him, how comfortable would that be? Yang Ling couldn't help but nod happily.
A few dense red maple trees formed a small space behind a hidden boulder. Ma Lian 'er lifted her skirt and went into the forest. She took the food box from Yang Ling's hand and took out a neatly folded white silk. She spread it on the soft leaves and sat on it.
Yang Ling surveyed the beautiful scenery around him, then bent down to pluck a blade of grass. He said with a smile, "When we were at Five Gates Ridge, we hid in a snow cave to keep warm. It was dark and cold, but the scenery now is like heaven. This feeling is really incomparable."
Ma Lian 'er was arranging the food and wine in the box. When she heard this, she said gently, "Big Brother Yang, Lian' er still cannot forget that night … … as long as you are by my side, Lian 'er feels it is heaven no matter where I am."
Yang Ling felt moved. He looked over and saw Lian 'er, who was smiling shyly with her head lowered, looking deeply at him. Her skin was like fresh snow, and her two thin, shapely eyebrows were like the mountains in the distance. Under Yang Ling's gaze, her fair cheeks gradually blushed.
She turned her head to disguise it. She took out two wine cups from the box and filled them with fragrant Bamboo Leaf Green before gently placing it on the lid of the box.
The two sat facing each other. Ma Lian 'er had her head lowered to raise her cup. The white porcelain cup contrasted with her red lips. The light green wine slowly flowed through her red lips. It was a beautiful sight. Yang Ling's heart shook as he watched. He was slightly drunk before he even drank.
Duck gizzards with dried bamboo shoots, salted duck, eight immortals, deep fried tofu, all of the side dishes were exquisite and delicious. Halfway through the wine, Lian 'er's cheeks blushed.
She opened the bottom layer of the food box and solemnly took out a piece of rice cake. She said lovingly to Yang Ling, "Big Brother Yang, you know … … I … … I can't cook much. For you, I … … I learned to make rice cakes. Originally, this was to be eaten during the New Year. During the New Year, I cannot be by your side. This can be put away. During the New Year, you can eat it with Little Sister Young-niang, it is like … … I am by your side, okay? "
When she said this, tears flashed in her eyes. Yang Ling was moved by Lian 'er's intentions. He took it and took a big bite.
Lian 'er looked nervously at him and asked, "Does it taste good?"
For something like rice cakes, as long as the ingredients were right and they were chewy, the texture and taste would not be wrong. What was there to be bad about? But how could Yang Ling bear to go against the wishes of a beauty and do something that spoiled the mood?
He swallowed the rice cake and then took another big bite. He murmured in praise, "En, the taste is very fragrant. Lian 'er is really skilled. Who did you learn from?"
Lian 'er couldn't contain her joy as she said, "En en, I asked Saozi and ran back … … I made it last night. I heard that the steamed rice cake needs to be chewy before it tastes good. I'm so tired. It's good that you like it, haha." As she spoke, she lightly hit her calf, her eyes so happy they turned into moons.
Yang Ling chuckled and said, "From what you say, you made a lot? It is very tiring to step on this. "
"You also know how to make rice cakes? That's right, that's right, there was a whole basin. The powder was sticky and stuck to my feet. I couldn't even lift it up. I was so tired that I was sweating all over. I only took a shower after midnight and spent half a day washing the powder on my feet. "
"Oh? Ah? En … … "Yang Ling was slightly puzzled. He carefully asked," How did you do it? Didn't they just put a clean cloth in the big wooden basin, then put the steamed powders on the cloth and put on the overshoes to step on? Why would it stick to your feet? "
"Ah?" Ma Lian 'er hesitantly put a finger to her lips. She said hesitantly, "What cloth? I … … I just poured the rice cake into the basin and then stepped on it barefoot … … put … … put on shoes? "
Yang Ling spat out a mouthful of rice cake. He laughed and said, "Oh my god, you stepped on the rice cake with your bare feet? Haha, haha, hahaha … … "
Ma Lian 'er's face instantly flushed red. "I … … I don't know … … but I … … my feet were very clean before, very, very clean," she said embarrassedly.
Yang Ling hurriedly nodded. "Of course, of course, there definitely won't be any taste. I really didn't taste anything, really."
Ma Lian 'er panicked. Using her drunkenness, she curled up her legs and took off her embroidered shoes. She untied the snowy white silk belt and revealed a pair of white and soft feet. She stretched them out in front of Yang Ling and said, "Look, it really is clean. I spent half the night, you … … don't dislike me? At worst, I … … I'll do it again today. "
Lian 'er's little feet were slender and soft. The pink soles of her feet were smooth and glossy, the five toes neatly placed together. The instep of her feet was fine, the ankle was thin, and the skin was clear.
Yang Ling's heart shook when he saw this and he couldn't help but touch it. Ma Lian 'er shrunk back in fear. Yang Ling lightly praised, "Lian' er, such beautiful feet … …"
Ma Lian 'er's face was like a large piece of red cloth. She bit her lip and looked dazedly at Yang Ling for a moment. She suddenly knelt and then slowly moved towards Yang Ling like a cat.
Yang Ling dazedly looked at that intoxicating pair of eyes coming closer. He couldn't help but ask, "Lian 'er, you … … what are you doing?"
Lian 'er closed her eyes and leapt onto him. Her hands wrapped around his neck and she pushed him down to the ground. She panted and said, "Big Brother Yang, I … … I am going to give myself to you today. I want you to remember me, always remember me. You are not allowed to forget, and not even give me a letter … …"
She didn't dare to look at Yang Ling as she spoke. That burning face was pressed against Yang Ling, her breathing still faintly smelling of alcohol. Yang Ling jumped in fright and hurriedly said, "What did you say? Are you drunk, Lian 'er? No, you will regret it, you will definitely regret it. "
Ma Lian 'er gathered her courage and said in a trembling voice, "Yes, I regret it, regret that I didn't give myself to you earlier. I … … I don't want to wait another two years. After you go back, you can have a baby with Little Sister Young-niang. But I still have to wait two years for you. I want to give myself to you, I want to have you, right now … …"
The three hairpins on her head were gently pulled off. Instantly, a head of black and clear hair poured down. Ma Lian 'er suddenly flipped and sat on Yang Ling's body. She looked bravely at him, her eyes bright. "Lian' er loves you. The heavens sent you to Jiangnan. If I had to wait two years for you, then I would really regret it!"
She suddenly pulled her belt, her hands grabbing the front of her robe and pulling it apart. In an instant, in front of Yang Ling's eyes was a dazzling white, like a pile of snow, with two patches of red at the tips. Ma Lian 'er was like a high queen. In a low voice, she said word by word, "Yang Ling, don't make me hate you. I want you to love me now!"
The pair of pepper breasts were not large, but they were beautifully shaped. They were shaped like bamboo shoots and could be held in one hand. The color of the breasts was as smooth and exquisite as porcelain. The two red cherries on the sharp and firm breasts were tender and glistening. Her face was red, but her bright eyes seemed to be covered by a layer of mist.
Yang Ling's soul exploded. The male desire that he had suppressed for a long time since he left the capital was suddenly awakened by her beautiful and moving appearance. His willpower also instantly collapsed under Lian 'er's bravery and determination. The visual pleasure quickly created layers of ripples in the lake of his heart, causing his desire to burn and his lower body to become as hard as steel.
Yang Ling suddenly hugged her moving and delicate body tightly. He turned around and pressed her under his body. Lian 'er's delicate body was pushed down onto the soft grass. Beside her white face was a clump of green grass. A few tender green buds were gently blown by her red lips.
The sunlight shone down from between the red maple trees. The wind blew and the shadows moved. The colorful light and shadow caressed her graceful and moving body. The milky white breasts became firm under Yang Ling's caress. The two small crimson cherries stood up and were incomparably delicate.
Ma Lian 'er looked at him bashfully. When Yang Ling reached out to take off her clothes, she only nervously grabbed his hand and then suddenly let go. She turned to cover her eyes.
That skin was fragrant and as smooth as jade. Her entire body was completely exposed under Lian 'er's bashful moans. Her two white legs shyly entwined together. When Yang Ling saw this seductive posture, all of his persistence was thrown away.
Maybe he would regret it, but if he could still leave now, he didn't know if he would regret it even more. That beautiful and light body had smooth curves and was moving.
Lian 'er could not suppress her embarrassment. She suddenly moaned and turned around. Her beautiful black hair was disheveled on her smooth and round neck and shoulders. Her slender waist caused her round, dazzling, soft and plump buttocks to display astoundingly beautiful curves. The beautiful crevice between the high mounds caused people's hearts to flutter, as though they were peaches that could allow people to ascend to the Immortal Realm.
Flames of desire shot out of Yang Ling's eyes. He asked in a hoarse voice, "Lian 'er, you don't regret it?"
Lian 'er suddenly turned around and hugged his body tightly. She closed her eyes tightly and nodded hard. She said in a sweet voice, "Lian' er regrets, regrets that you came two months early. You can't let Lian 'er … let Lian' er have a baby for my husband. I want you, I want you to give me … give me a child, my and your …"
"Ah … Lian 'er …"
A pair of bodies that were caressing each other gradually moved into the most compatible position, as if it was natural. With a shuddering moan, Lian 'er's slender legs suddenly straightened, her toes tightly clasped towards her feet, her thighs violently trembled twice, and then slowly relaxed.
She closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling in fear. Her hands were clasped tightly around Yang Ling's waist, her small mouth panting nervously, but there was a look of joy on her face. She had finally become Brother Yang's woman, and no one could change this relationship anymore.
She gritted her teeth and suddenly hugged Yang Ling's waist tightly. Yang Ling's reluctance also completely entered her body as she let out a soft moan … ….
After a long, long time, in Yang Ling's gentleness, Lian 'er's bitterness was over. She slowly experienced that incomparably wonderful feeling. Her willowy waist began to slowly twist as he moved …
After a long, long time, Yang Ling half-knelt and put her white and tender legs on his shoulders. A pair of slender feet lightly swayed in the air. That scene was even more dazzling than the maple leaves on the mountain.
A gust of wind blew, and a few red leaves fluttered down. They landed on her tightly closed eyes and covered her shyness. His gaze fell on her jade-like breasts, covering the bright redness.
Under the red maple tree, one could only see white snow, bright red, and faintly hear a gentle moan …
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