Chapter 628: Scalp Numbness
When Lin Shan received the escort order, his scalp tingled. The governor wanted to go to Qingzhou, and he had to go by water!
He thought to himself that he must be safe on this journey and nothing must happen, otherwise he would be torn to pieces by the people of Pingzhou.
He waited for the governor and his entourage at Fang County Wharf.
Lu Songli and Qin Sheng were saying goodbye to Lu Desheng, while Xue Xu walked towards Linshan.
Lin Shan was surprised. "Mr. Xue, are you traveling with us?"
He muttered to himself, doesn't Mr. Xue hate traveling far away the most?
As we all know, Mr. Xue is famous for taking good care of himself and never goes to dangerous places.
Xue Xu: He wants to protect the governor! He's an old man, but he still went to Qingzhou because he's worried that they won't protect him well enough.
"Let's go and check on your arrangements."
"good."
Then Xue Xu used his many years of life-saving experience to give advice on Lin Shan's arrangements.
"You're making such a big fuss and keeping on high alert because you're afraid others won't know there's someone important on board, right?"
Lin Shan humbly asked, "What should I do then?"
"Let's keep it as it was before. We just need to adjust some key areas..."
An hour later, Lu Songli boarded the ship.
Beihai Wharf
Upon learning that the governor was coming to Qingzhou, Wu Ren, Young Master Ji, and Tao Xun estimated the day of their arrival and arrived at the dock two days in advance to wait.
On this day, news finally came that the Pingzhou Cao Gang’s ship was about to dock.
Tao Xun pulled Wu Ren and said, "Help me check if there is anything inappropriate in my clothes."
Wu Ren patiently replied, "No problem, it's very decent."
"Is it really okay?" Tao Xun asked Young Master Ji again.
Young Master Ji was speechless. "Alright, you've asked several times. That's enough!"
Tao Xun muttered that this was his first time meeting the governor and he had to leave a good impression on him.
"Come down, come down!"
Qin Sheng escorted Lu Songli off the boat, Xue Xu and Sun Congyi followed, but Lin Shan did not get off the boat.
The three hundred elites accompanying them were unloading the cargo.
Lu Songli and his crew disguised themselves as delivery merchants on this trip.
"Sixth Master and Sixth Madam." Looking at the people coming down, Wu Ren and the others could not hide their excitement.
Lu Songli's trip was kept secret. The title of governor was too special, so they could only call her the Sixth Madam at this time.
Lu Songli came up to the three of them and said to Wu Ren and Ji Dashao, "You've worked hard over the past two years."
Wu Ren and Young Master Ji said in unison, "It's not hard."
Lu Songli encouraged them again, then looked at Tao Xun beside him and said with a gentle smile, "You are Tao Xun, right?"
Tao Xun, who had been listening attentively, did not expect to be called by name. He said excitedly, "Yes, it's me."
"I know everything you've done for Pingzhou. Work hard. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can tell Wu Ren. We're one family, and we'll definitely help if we can."
"Yes!" Tao Xun nodded repeatedly.
Afterwards, Lu Songli and his group moved to the large villa prepared by Wu Ren.
Because Lu Songli was not in a position to reveal his identity on the visiting card, the appointment with Zhang Zhongxian was not smooth. All those who wanted to visit him were turned away and avoided by him.
Lu Songli immediately said, "Let's go straight over there."
On this side, Xie Zhan and his party rode non-stop, covering five to six hundred miles a day. After entering the territory of Qingzhou, they directly sought out the governor of Qingzhou to lead the way to Beihai County.
While taking a breather to drink some water, the Qingzhou Governor said, "Master Zhang's home is just ahead."
Lu Songli and her group arrived at the gate of Zhang's house, and her people went forward and knocked on the door.
As soon as the door opened, Zhang Ci saw them and without waiting for them to speak, she said directly, "Please go back, my father doesn't see outsiders." As she was about to close the door, she was blocked.
"Brother Zhang, wait a minute." Wu Ren walked out from the side. "My master has come from afar to visit Elder Zhang. Please, Brother Zhang, pass on the message."
Wu Ren was quite famous in Qingzhou. When Zhang Ci saw him, he was completely surprised. Then he thought about what he had just said, "Your master?" Isn't that the one from the Northeast?
Wu Ren nodded slowly, then moved aside slightly. Zhang Ci saw that the person leading the group was wearing men's clothing, but it was obvious that she was a woman.
Lu Songli, who was wearing men's clothing, nodded slightly towards Zhang Ci and said, "Thank you for the trouble."
Zhang Ci was shocked. It turned out to be the Lord of Pingzhou, Lü Songli, who had come in person! He stammered, "Wait a moment," and walked inside.
As soon as he returned, he heard his father ask without looking up, "Have they sent the people away?"
"without--"
Zhang Zhongxian was very dissatisfied when he heard this, "Didn't I tell you that I won't see anyone who comes?"
"Dad, go out and take a look." His heart was pounding.
Zhang Zhongxian looked up and saw that he looked excited and dazed. He frowned. Judging from his son's reaction, was there something wrong with the identity of the person who came?
He walked out with a sullen face and his hands behind his back.
Zhang Ci thought for a moment and quickly followed, "Dad, the person coming is of noble status..." Please take it easy.
Zhang Zhongxian opened the door and looked straight ahead, and Lu Songli also looked at him.
Inside and outside the door, an old man and a young man looked at each other.
In the 23rd year of Tianxi, Zhang Zhongxian was 35 years old. Ten years later, he was now 45 years old. In later generations, this age would be considered young and middle-aged.
But at this time, Zhang Zhongxian looked old, with obvious wrinkles on her face and obvious bags under her eyes. Although she was only two years older than her father, she looked more than ten years older.
Obviously, he has suffered a lot in these years.
Lu Songli bowed his hands and offered a junior's greeting. "I am Lu Songli from Pingzhou. I have long heard of Master Zhang's name. May I come in and have a chat?"
When Zhang Zhongxian heard Lu Songli reveal his identity and that it was the Lord of Pingzhou who came to visit him in person, he was moved.
"Come in."
Qin Sheng escorted Lu Songli inside.
A small number of the entourage followed him in, while the others scattered around to keep watch.
Lu Songli had just sat down and hadn't even started drinking the tea that the Zhang family had just served when Sun Congyi called out to Qin Sheng, "Sixth Master—"
Qin Sheng: "I'll go out and take a look."
What's going on? Zhang Ci felt uneasy.
Lu Songli and Zhang Zhongxian were quite calm.
"I wonder why Governor Lu came here in person?"
"Mr. Zhang is straightforward, so I'll get straight to the point and state my purpose. I'm here to ask Mr. Zhang to come out and preside over the legislation for Pingzhou."
Zhang Zhongxian was surprised and was about to speak.
At this moment, Qin Sheng came back, his face not looking very good, "Li Li——"
"What's up?"
"A group of people are coming this way."
Hmm? Lu Songli raised an eyebrow.
Zhang Zhongxian, who was standing by, frowned when he heard this.
Qin Sheng: "I have a feeling that the other party is not here with good intentions. Let's leave first." Nothing is more important than her safety.
"Okay." Lu Songli listened to the advice, "Mr. Zhang, it's unfortunate today, so I can only visit you next time."
"Goodbye." Zhang Zhongxian and Zhang Ci stood up to see him off.
After coming out of the yard, Qin Sheng helped her pull up the hood of her cloak, and then accompanied her as she left.
"Commander-in-chief, something is wrong ahead." Xie Bai looked ahead.
Although Lu Songli, Qin Sheng and others left immediately after realizing that something was wrong and left very quickly, Xie Zhan and the others were riding their horses at full speed and were coming quite fast.
When they arrived at the door of Zhang Zhongxian's house, they could still see the tail of the other team from a distance.
Sitting on the Zhuifeng, leaning against Qin Sheng's arms, Lu Songli couldn't help but glance back, only to see the person coming in wearing the uniform of the Dali army. She instantly guessed the identity of the person coming. As she had said before, Xie Zhan was still very foresighted.
"Is this Zhang Zhongxian's home?" Xie Zhan asked the Qingzhou governor.
“Yes, yes.”
"Grand Commander, those people should have just evacuated from here. And they were very well-trained when they evacuated."
Thinking of a possibility, Xie Zhan's eyes flashed, and he immediately ordered Xie Bai, "Chase after him!"
He then ordered the Qingzhou Governor, "Mobilize all available troops and blockade the Beihai Wharf!"
Inside the door, Zhang Ci watched the scene with trepidation, "Dad, who is that person next to the Qingzhou Governor?"
"Judging from his age and demeanor, if I'm not mistaken, he should be Xie Zhan, the commander-in-chief of the Dali Army." Zhang Zhongxian frowned.
Zhang Ci: It’s actually him?
For a moment, he felt his scalp tingling.
How did these two groups of people end up in Qingzhou Beihai by coincidence?
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