The river was surging and flowing eastward. Su Chen and others took a boat across the Yangtze River and arrived at the border of Yangzhou.

Yangzhou was called "Guangling" and "Jiangdu" during the Qin and Han Dynasties. In the Eastern Jin and Southern Dynasties, it was called "Southern Yanzhou", and in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Guangling was renamed Wuzhou. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, thirteen governors' departments were set up across the country, including the Yangzhou governor's department. In the eighth year of Emperor Wude of the Tang Dynasty (625), Guangling began to be called "Yangzhou" by its proper name.

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, there was great chaos in the Jianghuai River. In the second year of Emperor Zhaozong's reign (902), Yang Xingmi, the governor of Huainan, was granted the title of King of Wu in Yangzhou. In the sixteenth year of Tianyou (919), Yang Wei, Yang Xingmi's second son, formally founded the Kingdom of Wu. Jiangdu was made the capital, Yangzhou was renamed Jiangdu Prefecture, and Yuan Dynasty was renamed Wuyi.

The Southern Tang Dynasty destroyed Wu and made Jinling the capital and Yangzhou the eastern capital. In the fifteenth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty (957), Jiangdu Prefecture was changed to Yangzhou in the later Zhou Dynasty.

The place name went round and round, and finally it was changed to Yangzhou. This is a place where literati and poets lingered, and there are many poems about Yangzhou. For example, Li Bai in the Tang Dynasty wrote "My old friend left the Yellow Crane Tower in the west, and the fireworks descended to Yangzhou in March." Du Mu wrote "I dreamed of Yangzhou for ten years and won the reputation of a brothel." etc.

Su Chen took his family members in a carriage and followed the Song Dynasty envoy into Yangzhou City.

Cheng Dexuan acted cautiously, did not publicize it to the outside world, and kept a low profile in the city.

He thought that this time he would go north and cross the Yangtze River, even if he entered the territory of the Song Dynasty, he would not do it carelessly, because Su Chen was very important. He was worried that other princely states would send people to assassinate Su Chen after hearing the news. After all, such a talented man , maybe some people don't want Su Chen to go north smoothly and reach Bianjing alive.

Another reason is that the Northern Han Dynasty, Northwest Dangqiang, Fuzhou Fanzhen, Southern Han Dynasty and other countries did not want the Song Dynasty to negotiate a peace with the Tang Dynasty to end the war. They hoped that both sides would lose. This would drag the Song Dynasty into the quagmire of war and continue to consume troops and vitality. , so that other vassal states can be safe.

Therefore, Cheng Dexuan felt that he had to send someone to protect Su Chen and not let anything happen to him. Otherwise, he would not be able to complete the peace negotiation task perfectly.

If Su Chen is not interested in siding with Zhao Guangyi, the governor of Kaifeng, or resists, then Cheng Dexuan will find a way to get rid of him. But now, it is obvious that Su Chen can give it a try, and Cheng Dexuan will not be able to make a move and protect him to Bian. The capital is where the mission lies.

"Is this the city of Yangzhou? I came here with my father when I was a child. Unfortunately, the land in Jiangbei was occupied by the Hou Zhou Dynasty and I never came here again." Peng Qingqing looked at the streets of Yangzhou and couldn't help but say.

"This is my first time here." Su Chen smiled faintly. He had never been to the ancient Yangzhou City north of the Yangtze River. As expected, it was very different from a year ago. It was completely different.

"Where's Sister Su Su?" Peng Jingjing asked.

"I have never gone north either." Bai Susu replied with a smile.

Su Chen said: "Let's try to stay in Yangzhou for a few more days, so that we can buy time to take action."

Peng Jingjing asked: "What do we need to do?"

Su Chen replied: "Jing Hong and his people have arrived in Yangzhou in advance. We should be discovered by them when we enter the city. We just have to wait for the meeting. When we get to the post house, tomorrow morning, you will go to the street to buy some Yangzhou rouge gouache. A Chen Kee Rouge shop, check the codes with them and exchange information."

"Okay!" Peng Jingjing nodded. She had martial arts skills, so she didn't care about these things.

There was a trace of worry on Liu Monong's face. This matter was of great importance. Whether it could be implemented smoothly would affect the freedom and safety of several people.

The convoy of the Song Dynasty envoy arrived at a house arranged with five entrances and five exits for the use of Cheng Dexuan and others. Three hundred guards stood guard inside and outside, patrolling, and the protection was tight.

Su Chen, Bai Susu and others were arranged in a separate courtyard, with many guards 'looking after' them.

There are three rooms in the courtyard, one for Su Chen and Bai Susu, one for Peng Qingqing and Liu Mo Nong, and one for the book boy Jing Yun and the guard Bai Lang.

Cheng Dexuan sent someone to prepare a banquet and invited Su Chen to have a drink with him as a sign of goodwill and to improve their relationship.

If he goes to Bianjing City, with Su Chen's talent, as long as he is thoughtful and knows how to stand in line, he is very likely to be respected by Emperor Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Guangyi. If he has a good relationship with Su Chen, he might be able to get some glory.

Su Chen went over to socialize, and while the two of them were half-drunk and not conscious enough to take precautions after drinking for three rounds, he proposed to stay for two more days.

"To be honest, Yangzhou is beautiful and famous all over the world. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty visited Yangzhou three times. Because of its beautiful scenery, many literati and poets have visited here throughout the ages. Since the Zhou Dynasty pacified the north of the Yangtze River, people from the south of the Yangtze River have never had the opportunity to come.

Now that we are passing by here, Su Chen wants to visit Yangzhou and stay for two more days. Maybe he can write a few poems. I wonder if Mr. Envoy can agree?"

When Cheng Dexuan and Liang Jiong heard that he stayed for two more days, they paused and hesitated a little. However, when they heard that there were new poems to be written, they immediately became interested.

"This is all a trivial matter. How about I accompany Mr. Su, so that I can hear Mr. Su's new poems as soon as possible!"

Liang Jong decided to follow him personally, not only to monitor him, but also to witness Su Caizi writing poems on the spot.

"Of course!" Su Chen replied with a smile.

Cheng Dexuan nodded and drank quite happily. He could not spoil his mood by refusing, so he agreed boldly.

"Tomorrow, how about Mr. Liang and I accompany you on your trip together."

"Then I'll help you two adults." Su Chen continued: "It just so happens that several family members are visiting Yangzhou for the first time. They will go shopping tomorrow morning and plan to buy some rouge and gouache. Please send someone to buy more.

Protect."

"That's for sure!" Cheng Dexuan agreed.

"Come on, keep drinking!"

The three of them started drinking again, and it ended late at night.

Su Chen returned to the room. It was Bai Susu's turn to have sex with him tonight, but Peng Jingjing and Liu Monong were chatting with Susu in the room.

Liu Monong said with some distress: "Mr. sir, you drank a lot."

Su Chen nodded: "It's a social event. I haven't drunk enough wine and can't talk much. I'll try to stay in Yangzhou for two more days to make things easier."

Peng Jingjing asked with concern: "Oh, the envoy has agreed?"

Su Chen said: "Yes, I agreed. Tomorrow they will put their eyes and attention on me and follow me every step of the way. Therefore, when you go out, it is an opportunity. Although you are also being monitored, you will always be under surveillance.

There will be a chance. Qingqing, you must have figured out the location and defense of the courtyard."

Peng Jingjing replied: "Well, I have figured it out and made a sketch. I can hand it over tomorrow."

Su Chen nodded and said, "Okay, then we will exchange information tomorrow and prepare for Jin Chan's escape."

"I hope everything goes well!" Bai Susu said with a bit of worry.
Chapter completed!