"With this glass of wine, we want to pay tribute to the soldiers of the Dingwu Army who fought bravely and dared to be the first." Cui Ang, who was in charge, raised his glass loudly with a happy face.

There was a crash, and in the hall, under the leadership of Tao Dayong, a dozen officers of Dingwu Army and above were standing up, holding cups in both hands.

"This battle lasted for two months. The Dingwu army was always charging forward, and finally defended Guiyi City, repeatedly defeating the Liao army's attacks. Come on, be brave, and drink this cup to the full."

Tao Dayong bowed humbly and said: "All of this is the wisdom of the officials and the strong support of the Prime Minister. Tao Dayong is just a brute force. The merit lies with the officials and the Prime Minister."

"Too modest, too modest!" Cui Ang laughed: "It's your credit, it's your credit. Whoever dares to take your credit, Mr. Cui will be the first to let him go. Come on, everyone, today

When Da Yong returns, you must stay with me and don’t neglect me! Jin’er, pour some wine for you all, pour some wine!”

Gouji Yiwen, the manager of the pacification envoy's office, Cui Jin laughed and carried out the pot, "Everyone, Commander Tao has returned to Bianliang this time. It will be difficult for you to drink from him again. Maybe in a few years

, Commander Tao will be able to rise to great heights and be ranked among the best, and by then you will not dare to drink from him. This opportunity cannot be missed, and it will never come back. What are you waiting for?"

Cui Jin is naturally happy, because in this war, he has been promoted step by step. As the governor of the pacification envoy, he can get involved no matter where the battle is won, not to mention Tao Dayong guarding Guiyi City.

, Cui Jin personally handled all the logistical supplies. Now he is a dignified fifth-grade court official, and has passed the most difficult step for officials in the Imperial and Song Dynasties.

If his father hadn't taken him to Hebei Road, and if Hebei Road hadn't made great military exploits against the Liao people in the past few months, how could he have been promoted so quickly?

Tao Dayong was instantly overwhelmed by people.

Some sincerely congratulated, some were jealous, some wanted to make friends, and some just wanted to see a joke. In short, all the Dingwu Army members from Tao Dayong on down were all carried back to the military camp in the end.

The Dingwu Army finally withdrew from Guiyi City, and their replacement in defending Guiyi City was a joint force of the Pengri Army and the Tianwu Army from Bianliang, the capital, with a total of 5,000 people, led by Zhao Zhengheng, the commander of the Pengri Army.

Tao Dayong led the Dingwu Army of less than 2,000 people back to Yicheng and marched all the way to Daming Mansion. Here, after accepting the review and reward from Cui Ang, the pacifier, they would then rush to Bianliang.

Will be officially reorganized into a member of the Fourth Army.

This means that they will have higher benefits and a more convenient way to rise. It also means that war will be far away from them, and comfortable days are just around the corner.

Different from the bustle in the pacification envoy's mansion, the Yamen of Daming Mansion was completely quiet. Xia Jie, as the prefect of Daming, did not attend the celebration banquet and practice banquet, but only sent someone from the mansion to

The judge went to join in the fun.

Since the prefect had such an attitude, the magistrate of the Daming Prefecture naturally knew what he was doing. When the person arrived, he ordered a toast, offered a glass of wine, and then excused himself because he was busy with official duties.

At this moment, Xia Jie was taking Xu Hong and Xu Changsheng, boating on the river, fishing leisurely.

"Bachelor, you should actually go have a drink, even if you only show your face." Xu Hong looked at Xia Jie who was gathered together to concentrate on fishing, and sighed: "This seems a bit narrow-minded."

Xia Jie rolled his eyes and glanced at Xu Hong. He dared to say that he was narrow-minded, which meant that Xu Hong had the courage.

"Do you think I'm jealous of Cui Ang's brilliant victory and publicity in front of the officials, so I don't feel angry so I don't go to this banquet?"

Xu Hong chuckled, he really thought so.

Xia Jie knew Daming Mansion and was also the transport envoy for the entire Hebei Road. He originally had a high position of authority. Earlier, when King Jing was here, Xia Jie couldn't compete with him. Then Cui Ang came, and Xia Jie could have competed.

But Cui Ang launched this war desperately, causing Xia Jie to retreat.

Now it seems that Cui Ang has succeeded. It is human nature for Xia Jie to be jealous.

Xia Jie laughed loudly and watched the buoy on the river suddenly sink. He pulled the fishing line hard, and a fish was lifted into the air with its tail swaying, and floated slowly towards Xu Hong. Xu Hong stretched out his hand.

He pulled the fishing line, took out the fish, and put it into the fish basket.

No more bait, Xia Jie actually threw the empty fishhook into the river again, then pressed the fishing rod under his crossed legs, reached out and took a wine gourd from the side, and took a sip

He took a sip and said: "It's not entirely true to say that I'm not jealous in my heart, but it's just a little bit of a loss. Changsheng, there are some things you don't know yet!"

"I wonder what it is?" Xu Hong asked in surprise.

Xia Jie lowered the corner of his mouth, shook his head after a while and said: "An old friend sent me a letter, saying that His Highness King Jing had arranged everything for the military army, including the garrison of the army, the houses and land needed by the family, and

All supplies.”

Xu Hong sighed, shrank his neck, but remained silent.

"His Royal Highness King Jing regards Bianliang as a battlefield! He only knows how to move forward bravely, but does not know the strategic retreat." Xia Jie said: "Tao Dayong is also a troop supported by His Highness King Jing!"

Xu Hong nodded and said: "Besides, Tao Dayong is different from Xiao Ding. This person is probably more likely to become a die-hard loyalist to His Highness King Jing."

"So, why am I so close to this person?" Xia Jie said with a smile: "Cui Ang, I'm afraid he also misjudged the situation. The more I show that I don't know this person now, the more I will do in the future.

The more you get, the more benefits you will get.”

"Does His Highness King Jing really have no chance?" Xu Hong said leisurely: "I have always thought that if His Highness King Jing takes office, you will be more reused. After all, you have cooperated with him on Hebei Road for many years and understand each other, and His Highness King Jing

I also trust you very much.”

Xia Jie was silent for a long time: "Of course this is the best. His Highness King Jing is bold, direct, enterprising, and has few petty thoughts. If he could ascend to power, we as ministers would actually have a better life. But, right?

It is because of these temperaments that he cannot succeed."

"So, you have always wanted to keep a distance from His Highness King Jing!" Xu Hong whispered.

Xia Jie snorted and said: "Our official is fishing! He is looking to see what else His Highness King Jing can do and how many people support King Jing. When the time comes, he will catch them all."

"That is his son, and he is a capable son." Xu Hong said in surprise: "King Jing is much stronger than King Chu."

"Until it is really desperate, our official will not consider the issue of successors." Xia Jie laughed and said: "How can an official with this temperament tolerate someone diluting his power? My husband, I think so.

After all, these people can be moved up or down at the official’s discretion, but once the East Palace is established, how can he withdraw as soon as he wants?"

"That's true!" Xu Hong said. "So, if Tao Dayong sets off tomorrow, why don't we go and see him off?"

Xia Jie thought for a while and said, "You go ahead. Anyway, this man has worked hard on Hebei Road for so many years and is now the prefect of Daming Prefecture. I have to express my gratitude. At the same time, give him four words for me."

"Which four words?"

"Quit bravely from the rapids!" Xia Jie looked at the buoy in the river, suddenly raised his fishing rod, and unexpectedly caught a fish on the hook without bait.

Xu Hong stared at the fish with wide eyes. It passed by him several times, but he never thought of catching it.

"Look, even a fishhook with nothing on it can be hooked. As the saying goes, those who are willing will be hooked!" Xia Jie took the fish off and threw it into the fish basket.

"Tao Dayong has been fighting for half his life. Now is the time when flowers are blooming. I'm afraid he won't be able to listen to these four words now." Xu Hong shook his head and said: "There is no point in saying this to him at this time.

Annoying, annoying."

"Do your best and obey fate!" Xia Jie said: "Tao Dayong has been on the road to Hebei for so many years after all. Let him make his own decision whether he is willing to listen or not. But if I don't tell him, one day in the future, I'm afraid I will regret it."

Xu Hong nodded.

This is a strong general with great military exploits, but relatively speaking, he is a general with weak power and little understanding of political struggles. From the relatively simple Hebei Road, he suddenly arrived at Bianliang in the center of the whirlpool, and was tightly restrained into a cruel

In the political struggle, I am afraid that people like him will be the first to suffer the consequences.

"Yes, Tao Dayong is different from Xiao Ding!" Mentioning Xiao Ding, Xu Hong laughed again: "But this guy has changed a lot now. He is not as honest as he was on Hebei Road. He is also a student.

The master of the matter is now in charge. Looking at what happened on the road to Shaanxi this time, it is obvious that Xiao Ding acted first and then acted, while Ma Xing was anxious to make up for the blame."

"That's because King Jing suppressed him in the past!" Xia Jie shook his head and said: "And his younger brother is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He recovered Dangxiang in Hengshan, established a team of Dangxiang Fan troops, and raided Yanzhou. These things are not worth looking at.

For example, Xiao Ding's hands and feet, in my opinion, are probably the plot of his younger brother, Xiao Cheng."

"A sixteen-year-old baby?" Xu Changsheng didn't believe it.

"I've talked to this baby in your mouth, hey, sixteen years old!" Xia Jie changed the topic and said: "But, being too good will inevitably make God jealous. If he can survive, he will definitely be in the future.

Will become the mainstay of this country."

Xu Hong was greatly surprised. He had never heard such a high praise from Xia Jie. Even Xiao Ding could only be described as a rare warrior in the world.

In the Huangsong Dynasty, when someone praised others for their bravery, sometimes it was not necessarily a compliment.

"Shaanxi Road will not be peaceful, and Hebei Road will not be peaceful either." Xia Jie stood up with the fish bean sprouts: "Let's just lie high in the hut and watch the wind and rain, longevity, maybe next year, or the year after, I think
Chapter completed!