HCB Chapter 223 Departure
Chapter 223 Departure
Jiang Yutong had just sent away the servant who brought Xiao Yifeng the message when the soldiers arrived.
The soldiers surrounded the Jiang residence. The officer, Ma, who was carrying out the mission, knew Jiang Yuwen and clasped his fists towards him. "General Jiang, Lord Jiang, I apologize for any offense. The Emperor demands that no one connected to the grenade be allowed to take any action until the information is fully ascertained."
Jiang Yuwen nodded, "Thank you, Chief Ma, for your help during this period."
The brother and sister looked at the closed door before turning back to the inner courtyard.
He took out the letter sent by Xiao Yifeng and read it carefully. There were only a few words on it, "Keep the servants under control during this period. Don't worry, the truth will come out soon."
Jiang Yuwen and Jiang Yutong finally felt relieved.
Except for the people brought from Yinbai County, all the other servants in the mansion were a little panicked.
Jiang Yutong instructed Dongmei, "At this time, keep a close eye on these people and don't let anything else happen."
Dongmei looked at the relatively calm Jiang Yutong and nodded, "Don't worry, young lady."
Dongmei went downstairs and gathered everyone together. She used both kindness and force to talk to them, and everyone seemed to calm down.
The prisoners were detained for five days before the officers and soldiers withdrew.
During these five days, the Du family sent them fresh meat and vegetables every day. Jiang Yutong simply took it as a vacation and started to study food at home. The aroma of the food drifted outside the door, arousing the greed of the soldiers outside.
In the palace, the emperor carefully questioned the leaders guarding the Pluto Palace and the Jiang Mansion.
Chief Ma said, "Everything is normal in the Jiang Mansion, except for the initial panic. After that, everything is back to normal. General Jiang and Lord Jiang Xiang are busy cooking delicious food in their rooms."
This made his soldiers greedy every day.
The emperor looked much older.
He said nothing and looked at Chief Wu again.
Chief Wu cupped his hands and said, "His Majesty the King of Hell is teaching Prince Chuan in the palace."
The emperor smiled and said, "These two are quite patient. Okay, let's withdraw them tomorrow."
Chief Ma and Chief Wu received the order and withdrew.
The emperor seemed to be muttering to himself, "It's not that I'm too cautious, but I have to be cautious."
After being unblocked, Jiang Yutong and his sister and Xiao Yifeng went to the palace to express their gratitude immediately.
The emperor said a few polite words to Jiang Yutong and asked her to leave, leaving Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yuwen behind.
"What do the King of Hell and General Zhennan think of this attack by the southern barbarians?"
Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yuwen glanced at each other, and Xiao Yifeng said, "The Nanman were badly damaged after the last battle. Although they have grenades as weapons, they are not a threat."
Jiang Yuwen also said, "I agree with Pluto's opinion."
"Then are you confident enough to attack the Nanman again?"
Pluto and Jiang Yuwen knelt down and said, "We are confident that we can defeat the Nanman."
The emperor was delighted, "Okay."
After leaving the palace, Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yuwen also understood that this time they had to fight the war with the Southern Barbarians.
The next day in the court, the emperor dismissed several officials from the treasury, including Xue Ning.
Fortunately, Xue Ning was only demoted.
At the same time, the emperor ordered that King of Hell Xiao Yifeng and General Zhennan Jiang Yuwen go to Mingzhou together to resist the attack of the Southern Barbarians, and they would set off soon.
Yesterday, Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yuwen went back and told Jiang Yutong the news, and were ready to go into battle.
When Jiang Yutong heard the news from the court, although she was mentally prepared, she still became worried. She knew the power of grenades and didn't know how the secret recipe of the grenades leaked out. It was a weapon she made, but now it was being used on her own people. She couldn't help feeling uncomfortable.
Jiang Yutong locked herself in the study room overnight. She had to think of a plan to deal with the situation.
Soon, Jiang Yutong improved the original grenade, drew a blueprint, and then sent the news to the palace.
The emperor met Jiang Yutong.
When the emperor saw what Jiang Yutong handed over, his eyes lit up. This was the only good news he had heard recently.
People from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Treasury were quickly recruited.
The Minister of Works looked at the blueprint and couldn't help nodding. Jiang Yutong not only made the grenade more powerful this time, but most importantly, it was more cost-effective.
“How long will it take to make it?”
The Minister of Works said solemnly, "Our Ministry of Works will try its best to produce a batch before the army sets out."
"Okay, go down and do it."
After everyone left, the emperor asked Jiang Yutong, "What reward do you want?"
Jiang Yutong shook his head. "I just hope the army returns safely."
"Well, it turns out that women are just as good as men."
Jiang Yutong finally felt relieved after seeing the finished product made by the Ministry of Industry.
Tomorrow is the day the army sets out. Jiang Yutong is still checking the things he brought for Jiang Yuwen and Xiao Yifeng. The weather in the South is hot and humid, with many mosquitoes and miasma, so Jiang Yutong has prepared a lot of medicines.
Jiang Yutong ordered the servant to deliver the things to Pluto's Palace.
After a while, Xiao Yifeng came.
This was the first time the two had met privately since they decided to go on the expedition to the Southern Barbarians.
The two men didn't speak when they met, and Jiang Yutong smiled at him.
Xiao Yifeng hugged the person in his arms and said, "Don't worry."
Xiao Yifeng knew that Jiang Yutong had improved the grenade overnight, but the army was about to set out and he had a lot of things to do.
Jiang Yutong nodded and said, "Come back safely, I will wait for you and brother in the capital."
"it is good."
The two people seemed to have a lot to say, but in the end they didn't know where to start.
Xiao Yifeng was a little worried about her when he left this time. "Be careful in the capital. Bring enough people with you when you go out. I'll leave Shi Zhiwen here. If you have any problems, go to him."
Jiang Yutong nodded, "Okay, don't worry, I will take good care of myself."
Jiang Yuwen was not at home at the moment. Jiang Yuwen and Du Xiaoyao were standing in the side yard of the Du family, also saying goodbye.
Du Xiaoyao's eyes were slightly red. "Brother Du, you must pay attention to safety."
Jiang Yuwen gently wiped her tears. "Don't worry, just wait for me here. If you need anything, come to the Jiang Mansion to find Yutong. I will also leave some people to protect you and your sister."
"Okay, you don't have to worry about the family."
Du Xiaoyao finally couldn't suppress her worry and gently hugged Jiang Yuwen.
Jiang Yuwen restrained himself and kissed Du Xiaoyao on the head.
Early the next morning, the emperor personally sent the 100,000 troops out of the city gate. Jiang Yutong and Du Xiaoyao stood in the crowd and waved to Xiao Yifeng and Jiang Yuwen.
Du Xiaoyao held Jiang Yutong's hand tightly, tears falling down. Jiang Yutong patted Du Xiaoyao's hand comfortingly.
Jiang Yutong looked around the crowd and saw that many people were wiping away tears. These 100,000 soldiers were like 100,000 families. Once they went to the battlefield, their lives were uncertain. How could they not shed tears?
Suddenly, Jiang Yutong's eyes paused, and a familiar figure flashed by.
Jiang Yutong took two steps towards the crowd, and soon the figure disappeared.
Du Xiaoyao looked at Jiang Yutong, who seemed a little strange, and asked, "What's wrong?"
Jiang Yutong shook her head, thinking that maybe she was seeing things, and that person must not dare to show up in the capital.