Chapter 291
The construction of Qingzhou is proceeding in an orderly manner.
Fan Xiaoxiao never encountered another assassination attempt.
Although she recovered, the spies from the Dark Pavilion somehow managed to transmit messages.
As a result, Fan Xiaoxiao's affairs in Qingzhou came to the attention of the imperial court.
Previously busy dealing with various rebel armies, the imperial court almost turned around and headed straight for Qingzhou City.
This is a critical moment of life and death.
Fan Xiaoxiao has done a great job.
With the trade routes now open, Tianshan Village brought good news.
They sold refined salt and various other items in exchange for a large number of warhorses.
In particular, Fan Xiaoxiao built her own winery and Liulichang, radiating outwards from Qingzhou.
Beer, pure liquor, glass bottles, luminous cups, and various easy-to-preserve and delicious snacks also became popular in the northern barbarians of the Tianshan Mountains along the trade routes.
Everyone was spreading rumors.
On the top of Tianshan Mountain, there lived a female general surnamed Fan, who was a deity descended to earth.
In short, because of its mystery, all sorts of rumors circulate about it.
But if the products sell well, there will naturally be various rewards.
Fan Xiaoxiao gave away some of the warhorses and sold some, along with the stirrups, saddles, horseshoes, and other items that Master Lu had modified.
Fanji Trading Company's reputation has spread throughout Qingzhou.
It wasn't that no one was envious, but on the surface, Fanji Trading Company was doing business with the "official" government, and the governor's first wife was also an employee of Fanji Trading Company.
No one dared to openly cause damage.
However, resorting to underhanded tactics is also unacceptable; the Ancient Moon Sect is not to be trifled with.
Fan Xiaoxiao practically held absolute power.
That day—
It was the first time the Qingzhou City army had faced the imperial army head-on.
Yu Cheng mounted his horse and pulled on the reins to turn it around.
The first one was not the commander-in-chief issuing a strict order to send troops.
Instead, he cupped his hands to Fan Xiaoxiao and Gu Zhongtai and said, "Second sister, second brother-in-law, this journey has been fraught with danger, but we are able to have these warhorses, silk clothes, and such fine weapons, all thanks to your Fanji Trading Company."
Gu Zhongtai had no interest in these empty titles, nor did he believe he had done much.
He simply waved his hand and said, "This is all thanks to my wife."
Fan Xiaoxiao did not refuse. She took a cup of wine from the side and handed it to her husband, Gu Zhongtai. Someone else gave the other cup to Yu Cheng, who was on horseback.
Fan Xiaoxiao said, "My elder sister is my brother-in-law's first wife. We are all family, so it is only right that I do these things."
The meaning of this sentence is quite subtle.
Just as she had promised her older sister.
Whether it's the current Mrs. Mu or any other lady in the future, it's all the same.
They have their own powerful backers.
And the older sister will always have her younger sister as her support.
Yu Cheng nodded solemnly, clearly understanding the meaning behind Fan Xiaoxiao's words.
He turned to look at Madam Fan, who was standing on the high wall, and nodded.
Fan Xiaoxiao smiled broadly and raised her hand to toast: "I'm not a good drinker, so I won't try to teach you. Let my husband see the governor off on my behalf!"
"good."
The two men finished their drinks.
Governor Yu Cheng, mounted on his horse, threw down his wine cup, pulled on the reins, and commanded his troops: "Kill the enemy!"
"Kill the enemy!"
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The crowd shouted, creating a deafening roar.
This was the first time Fan Xiaoxiao had ever seen such a magnificent scene.
Before, when I saw thousands of troops galloping on TV, I only thought about how amazing it must be.
But when you actually stand in front of it, you realize that imagination and television portrayal can never match the thrill of reality.
“Everyone’s gone.” Gu Zhongtai tugged at her.
"Hmm." Fan Xiaoxiao was a little worried. She turned around, pulled her husband up to the city wall, and went to fetch her sister.
Both women were a little worried.
But the elder sister, Lady Fan, was particularly somber.
"Sister, are you worried about your husband's safety on this trip?"
Madam Fan turned her head and nodded slightly: "Hmm."
Madam Fan sighed: "Rumor has it that the imperial spies are trying to break into Qingzhou City."
“Then they have absolutely no chance of succeeding,” Fan Xiaoxiao said confidently. “They’ve been able to catch three to five people every month these past few months.”
“They’ll just die if they come now.” She turned to look at her husband.
The latter nodded sharply: "That's right."
It wasn't that Fan Xiaoxiao and Gu Zhongtai were overconfident.
It's the truth!
Fan Xiaoxiao has discovered something new in recent days.
Fluorescent powder.
This thing was originally a novel toy that was fixed to utensils or lanterns with special adhesive and "exported" to the nobles of the Northern Barbarian royal court for their amusement.
But Fan Xiaoxiao found inspiration in it.
He repeatedly performed extraordinary feats in protecting Qingzhou City.
Xiahou governed Qingzhou City very well, but he deliberately left many dark alleys to facilitate hiding people.
Ordinary people wouldn't go to these places unless there was a reason, and the government had informed them that there were thieves and bandits, and anyone who trespassed would be imprisoned.
Therefore, apart from the occasional child who might go, no adult from Qingzhou would go.
Fan Xiaoxiao then ordered people to apply a lot of glow-in-the-dark powder in the dark corners of the alley.
No matter how daring the assassins from outside are, they will always travel through such places.
This can get on your hair, clothes, and all over your body.
Anyone attempting to escape will be very noticeable in the dark.
Therefore, no matter how powerful the masters in the Dark Pavilion are, they cannot escape the joint encirclement and suppression by the Ancient Moon Sect and the Tianshan Sect.
"That's good." Although Madam Fan was somewhat relieved, she was still a little absent-minded.
"But I also heard that the imperial court has amassed troops to attack Qingzhou..."
That's true.
Fan Xiaoxiao was also a little unsure about this.
She didn't know the strength of the imperial army. Back when the Tianshan Sect was fighting the imperial court, Fan Xiaoxiao, her sister, Master Lu, Xiao Hei, and others were all holed up on Tianshan Mountain.
Seeing her silence, Madam Fan became even more worried.
Gu Zhongtai quietly took Fan Xiaoxiao's hand from behind: "Xiaoxiao, you have to have confidence."
"We have horses, Qingzhou swords, and an army that follows the will of Heaven. How can we lose to those wretched chickens and dogs of the imperial court?"
Although Fan Xiaoxiao felt that even if the imperial army was absurd and tyrannical, the description of them as "clay chickens and earthen dogs" was still a bit hasty.
But it must be said that her worries were soothed and she felt good thanks to her husband.
As for the "Qingzhou Saber", it is actually the Mo Dao, because it was developed by her, Master Lu and her husband Gu Zhongtai together.
She was a complete novice and only provided a general outline and appearance of the Mo Dao (陌刀).
Calling it "Mo Dao" would be an insult to the Mo Dao, so this counterfeit product was renamed "Qingzhou Dao".
Fan Xiaoxiao's husband's assessment at the time was: "Acceptable."
He might be very considerate of his wife in other aspects, but when it comes to martial arts and weapons, he is extremely picky.
If it's considered acceptable, then it's a real gem when it gets into the hands of ordinary soldiers.
So at this very moment.
Fan Xiaoxiao lacked confidence in the Qingzhou army's numbers, which was their first direct confrontation with the imperial court, but she had absolute faith in their weaponry.
The imperial court couldn't possibly be more powerful than them.
"Sister, did you hear that?" Fan Xiaoxiao pulled her sister: "Don't worry, don't you trust me to handle things?"
"All the military's current weapon and warhorse orders come from us!"
(End of this chapter)
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