A Jing dragged one person with each hand, turned around, opened the door, and then threw the two people out with a bang!
Everyone was stunned and speechless for a long time. You know, this is the second floor, and there is a clear lake downstairs.
Sure enough, in a flash, the sound of a heavy object falling into the water was heard, two loud bangs, one after the other.
Ah Jing walked back and stood behind Yan Xun. At this time, even Feng Mian stood up, looking like a follower.
Yan Xun's face was no longer evil, he raised his head with a faint smile, as if he had not done what he had just done, and said in a calm tone: "Sorry, everyone, I was a little excited just now after the long journey."
A dead silence spread. The old men who were usually domineering and always staring at the sky seemed to have lost their brains and stared at Yan Xun stupidly, as if he was a visitor from outer space.
“Now, I wonder if any of your guards can swim?” Yan Xun smiled peacefully, calmly, with the gentleness and calmness that came from years of experience. Such an expression would definitely make people feel like a spring breeze if it happened on ordinary days, but in the eyes of these people at this moment, such gentleness was like the cold wind from hell.
"Because I think if no one comes to rescue them, they will really drown." Yan Xun leaned back in his chair and shook his head in embarrassment. "It's really unfortunate that we didn't notice the lake below when we came here."
As soon as the words fell, everyone reacted immediately. The old men jumped up on the spot and frantically looked for people to go down to the lake to rescue people. The hall was suddenly in a panic.
After working hard for quite a while, they finally rescued Elder Yu, who had a stomach full of water and a disfigured face. By the time everyone wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads and returned to their seats, Yan Xun had already finished his meal.
"Master Feng Si, I wonder who this friend of yours is? Since he is also a brother in the society, why doesn't he know any rules?" said an old man in red in a deep voice. The old man's surname is Liu. He is the leading figure of the Datong Guild in Xianyang City. He has been rooted in Xianyang for more than 40 years and has a huge family business. Even Mr. Wu, Miss Yu and others have to act according to his wishes. Soldiers need money and food when fighting, and this Elder Liu is basically the chief manager of money and food for Datong.
Yan Xun said calmly, "Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself just now, but Elder Yu was too impatient. I think I need to introduce myself to you now."
The lights flickered, the strings and bamboos played melodiously, Yan Xun narrowed his eyes slightly, and said slowly: "I am Yan Xun, I just came from Yanbei, and I hope you can give me your guidance."
"King Yanbei?"
Elder Liu stood up suddenly with such force that he even knocked over the teapot in front of him, spilling tea all over his robe. He still felt nothing and just stared at Yan Xun with eyes wide open in disbelief.
"To be precise, although Yanbei has become independent, I have not officially declared myself king. However, if Elder Liu wants to call me that in advance, I have no objection."
"How is it possible?" an old man asked in surprise, "How could people from Yanbei come to Xianyang?"
Yan Xun smiled, "Elder Xi, of course you don't want me to come, because you are about to buy up your family property and move it to Bian Tang. If I come, won't your dream be shattered?"
When these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked!
Everyone looked at Yan Xun in horror, their faces pale ashes, not daring to breathe.
The smile on Yan Xun's face faded little by little, and he said slowly: "Daxia has revived and will soon move back to Zhenhuang. Zhao Yang is sending troops everywhere, and Zhao Che is in Zhenhuang, coordinating the troops of the whole country. The war between Yanbei and Daxia is inevitable, but the Datong Guild is no longer optimistic about Yanbei at this time, so you, want to retreat to Bian Tang to save your lives?"
"Yan...Prince Yan," Elder Liu said reluctantly, "This is just a decision made by the higher-ups, just in case. It's the arrangement of the head of the guild. Our Datong Guild has fought for Yanbei for many years, and has long been completely unified with Yanbei in terms of political power. This time, in order to rescue you, countless members were killed or injured. Now, this is just a strategic plan, and the purpose is to preserve our strength."
Yan Xun stared at everyone coldly and said slowly: "For eight years, Datong has coordinated Yanbei in my name, planned for me, and settled the people's livelihood in Yanbei. I cannot thank you enough for this. Yan Xun dare not forget it! But," Yan Xun's face suddenly became cold, his narrow eyes slowly narrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "you have legitimately collected Yanbei's taxes and finances in my name, opened up the Baiyu Pass and trade with the West, and gathered a lot of money. Moreover, in the first half of the year, before I returned to Yanbei, you Taking advantage of the sudden death of an official in the imperial capital, you collected taxes for ten years in a row and plundered the people of Yanbei. Now, Yanbei is about to go to war with the court, and you just walk away like this, leaving a devastated Yanbei. Where will Yanbei go? "After saying this, Yan Xun suddenly smiled and said lightly, "The young and strong warriors of Datong are fighting on the front line, but you are here enjoying delicacies from mountains and seas. Don't you feel guilty? I heard that Fengmian has some information in his hands. I wonder if Miss Yu will let you go if it is made public?"
When everyone heard this, their faces turned pale. Among the young people in the Datong Guild today, although Wu Daoya has the highest reputation, when it comes to skills, Miss Yu is definitely the best. This young woman's ruthlessness and cruelty in her attacks, as well as her extreme hatred towards evil forces, are simply unparalleled. They couldn't imagine what would happen if she knew.
"Well, Prince Yan, I think that Daoya and Ayu shouldn't know about this."
"Of course," Yan Xun smiled, "Elder Liu, we are on the same side. There is still a long way to go. We have to fight one battle at a time, and Daxia's walls have to fall down inch by inch. We both need a strong army and a harmonious regime outside. So some things should not be made too clear, so that they can have confidence in Datong."
"That's right."
"In this case, you should know what to do."
Elder Liu asked tentatively, "Then we can just wait in peace in Xianyang City for news of Yanbei's great victory?"
"No need," Yan Xun shook his head, "You can continue to send money and goods to Bian Tang."
Everyone was stunned and looked at him in disbelief.
Yan Xun smiled and said, "It just so happens that I am also going to Bian Tang. After that, I will return to Yanbei from Southern Xinjiang. I will take these things back with me."
Elder Liu and the others looked grim in an instant. Yan Xun stood up and said calmly, "Well, we've eaten and talked, so I should say goodbye. Elder Liu, I'm going to Bian Tang this time as your nephew Liu Xi. I hope you can be ready tomorrow morning. After all, it's the wedding of the crown prince of Bian Tang, and you, as the richest businessman in Xianyang, need to show some respect." Yan Xun bowed slightly to the pale-faced old men who had their dreams shattered, and said, "Goodbye!"
The carriage was moving on the street. It was already very late, but the street was still bustling.
Feng Mian asked doubtfully, "Sir, these old guys have extraordinary wealth. It's too dangerous for you to go to Bian Tang with all these things. Why don't you just return to Yanbei?"
"Do you think it's not dangerous to take these things directly back to Yanbei?" Yan Xun asked calmly, "Daxia's political power is unstable now. From now on, we will go all the way back to Yanbei, passing through many provinces and counties. It's hard to guarantee that there won't be mistakes." Yan Xun leaned on the carriage, sighed slightly, half closed his eyes, and said slowly, "I don't want this money to fall into the hands of the government, and I don't want these old men to embezzle it, so I just There is a way to go through Bian Tang. Bian Tang has relatively good public security, and I am representing the wealthy merchants of Xianyang to go to Bian Tang. In order to develop its economy, Bian Tang will definitely send a large number of troops to accompany and escort me. In this way, it will be safe all the way to Tangjing. As long as I reach Tangjing, I will have a way to quietly enter Nanjiang without anyone noticing, and then go upstream and return to Yanbei. It will be a natural thing. "
"But," Feng Mian said worriedly, "Tangjing must have gathered a lot of powerful people now, and most of them know you. Can you get away with it by pretending to be Elder Liu's nephew?"
"Don't worry about that. I have my own way." Yan Xun said, "To prevent the news from leaking out, after I leave, you have to keep an eye on these elders and find a way to make them unable to speak forever, so as to eliminate the worries."
Feng Mian was stunned for a moment and did not reply.
Yan Xun still had that calm expression, and slowly said: "With you here, I feel relieved. The Southeast Finance Manager of the Datong Guild should be replaced. Feng Mian, although you are young, it is time for you to come out and gain some experience."
Feng Mian quickly lowered his head and said, "I obey your command!"
Yan Xun seemed to be falling asleep, and his voice became more and more ethereal. "Human greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant. These elders were also passionate Datong members when they were young, but when they got too much, they became greedy and wanted to occupy things that did not belong to them, without considering their own abilities. People can be ambitious in this world, but they cannot be greedy. Ambition can help you achieve great things, but greed will make you never be reborn. Feng Mian, you are in a high position, you must think carefully about these few words of mine."
Feng Mian's face gradually turned pale. He lowered his head respectfully and said nothing.
The wind blew in through the curtains of the carriage. Under the shadows of the lights on both sides, Yan Xun's face suddenly became dim and difficult to see clearly.
Feng Mian felt a chill down his spine, and suddenly remembered what Chu Qiao said when she left two years ago: "You are loyal, cautious, smart, and bold. Feng Mian, you are good in everything except one thing, which is that you are too capable."
He never believed it and never thought carefully about the meaning of these words.
But at this moment, looking at his master, he suddenly understood something. He carefully picked up a cloak beside him and put it on Yan Xun. He knew that Yan Xun was not asleep, but he was still cautious and did not dare to make any sound.
The carriage was moving slowly forward. The street was crowded with people. Feng Mian suddenly became distracted. He hoped that His Highness's trip would be safe and smooth, and that the girl could return to His Highness as soon as possible.
In this world, the only person that Your Highness will not care about is this girl.
The summer night breeze was slightly intoxicating. On this evening, the soldiers of Yanbei were all dressed in Xianyang's clothes and riding horses. On the second day, under the escort of Liu Mingjun, a major grain merchant in Xianyang City, they left Xianyang City in a mighty manner, headed south by water, and headed towards Tangjing.