Tao Dayong is living a very unhappy life now.

The official was indeed promoted. He jumped two levels from commander to commander. He was also awarded the honorary title of Captain Yunqi. But the embarrassing thing is that he did not receive any appointment.

It stands to reason that after entering Beijing, he should take over Zhao Zheng's position as the commander of the Japanese army. Tao Dayong has always thought so. Although the Dingwu Army is mainly infantry, those who fought against the Liao Army in the north

, is no stranger to cavalry combat.

At least it is much better than those people who have always been enjoying themselves in the capital.

Tao Dayong was originally very ambitious.

With his meritorious service, he can indeed walk in the capital with his head held high.

But what disappointed him was that not only did he not get the key position of commander of the Japanese army, but he also received him once at the official's house and encouraged him, but nothing happened.

This put him in a more difficult situation.

It is really not easy for a family to live in Bianliang without a job, relying solely on the salary of a commander and the honorary title of Captain Yunqi.

Although his salary was very high in his previous service, the cost of living in Bianliang far exceeded Tao Dayong's estimate.

The family now lives in a small rented courtyard. There are more than a dozen people in the house, and they can barely squeeze them in. It is still spacious! And even such a small courtyard costs 20 guan a month.

When I first rented this small courtyard, I was just preparing for a transition, because as long as I took over the position of commander of the Japanese army, I would naturally have corresponding housing provided by the government.

But who knew that this matter would actually be delayed?

Not only was there no place for the commander of the Japanese army, there was no clue as to how he would be placed.

What's even more annoying is that he can't leave yet.

I can only stay in Bianliang and wait for the next step.

Living in Bianliang is not easy.

If it weren't for the fact that we had some savings when we were in charge of the Dingwu Army, it would probably be difficult now.

Now every few days, Tao Dayong goes to Quanxu Hall to ask about his situation, but the people in Quanxu Hall don't know anything about it and just tell him to wait.

I have been waiting for several months, but still not a word has been said.

Tao Dayong was really anxious.

If it was just his personal matter, it would be better to say that he would not be an official. He would take off his armor and return to his fields, and take his family to leave Bianliang and return to Daming Mansion. As the Dingwu Army commander for these years, he was certainly not in vain.

With the income, I still bought a farm and a house near Daming Mansion. I don't say that I am rich and noble, but I can always eat and drink without worries.

But he can't leave.

His subordinates are also in a worrying situation now.

At the beginning, they were quite popular, and many people expressed concern and love for the Dingwu Army. But as time passed, just like Tao Dayong himself, this care and concern disappeared.

What replaced it was a deep sense of distrust and defensiveness.

Tao Dayong knew that this was because King Jing had lost power.

And they, as King Jing's direct subordinates, were also unlucky.

The initial arrangements for the Dingwu Army were all gone. The officers of the Dingwu Army were originally supposed to be promoted to the upper level of the Fourth Army, and the soldiers of the Dingwu Army would also be placed in the Upper Fourth Army.

It exists as the backbone of the military.

The purpose of transferring border troops to Beijing was to improve the combat effectiveness of the Fourth Army.

After all, they were beaten too badly by Xiao Ding last time.

But now, all this is gone.

The Dingwu Army was temporarily stationed in a very remote military camp. Tao Dayong only had to look at the surrounding garrison to know that the imperial court was wary of the Dingwu Army.

Surrounding the Dingwu Army, there were actually three military camps of the Fourth Army, tightly surrounding their station.

Is it possible that the Dingwu Army can still rebel?

Tao Dayong could only smile bitterly.

Now, he can't even go back to Dingwu Army because he has resigned from the post of commander of Dingwu Army.

The life of the Dingwu Army was getting worse and worse. Not only could their salaries not be paid on time, but even the supplies needed for daily life were gradually in short supply.

From time to time, former subordinates would come to Tao Dayong to complain, but what could Tao Dayong do now?

He went to the Privy Council several times and found that the current predicament of the Dingwu Army was the result of some well-intentioned people deliberately making things difficult. The reason was that they were subordinates of King Jing.

Friends who were acquaintances in the Privy Council warned Tao Dayong not to meddle in other people's business now. He was no longer the commander of the Dingwu Army. If he reached out to take charge, it would be bad for others and himself.

But how could Tao Dayong turn a blind eye?

Now he is very worried.

He knew very well how violent the temperaments of the people under his command who had spent their entire lives in battles were. Once the limit of their endurance was exceeded, they could do anything.

Now, he is still desperately suppressing these old men, because he knows that no matter what these people do, they will eventually be counted on his account.

In the past few months, he has quietly added thousands of dollars to it.

Fortunately, the Dingwu Army still has regular troops after all. Although they are treated harshly by the superiors, they are still not spared. Now Tao Dayong only hopes that the superiors will quickly appoint a new commander of the Dingwu Army. As long as the new commander takes office, he can leave it alone.

If something happens again, it won't be his fault.

But there was also no movement from the court.

It is almost the end of the new year. At this time, other armies in the capital have received rewards and are preparing to have a good year. This year, due to the defeat of Hebei, the rewards for the armies in the capital are particularly generous.

However, the Dingwu Army, which had a great victory over the Liao Army in Hebei and held Guiyi City for several months, did not receive the rewards it deserved.

This is too much.

Do the officials in charge of material rewards know that they are really going to offend these border soldiers, that they really dare to take advantage of the dark and windy night to knock on the door and kill every one of them?

Tao Dayong has heard this many times.

Every time the former subordinates came to complain, words like this would come out of their mouths. These people did not understand the entanglements at the top. In their view, what they deserved was to be treated by these people who were in charge of materials.

The money officials are greedy for money.

Every time, Tao Dayong had to expend great efforts to suppress them.

These officials are not greedy for the money at all, they have received instructions from certain people to make it difficult for them to establish a military force!

Tao Dayong sighed. If one day he heard of a murder in Bianliang City, it might have been committed by his old subordinates.

"Commander, we have a visitor!" A veteran stood by the door and said to Tao Dayong, who was sitting at the table in a daze.

"Guest?" Tao Dayong was a little strange. If his old subordinates came, the veterans would not notify him at all, but would directly bring them here. Besides his old subordinates, where else would there be visitors to visit him?

?

Of course there were some when I first came to Beijing.

However, they are all snobs, and for a period of time, their own property can be described as empty.

"who?"

"The visitor claims his surname is Sun, and his name is Man." The veteran looked at Tao Dayong, who looked confused, and then explained: "Controller, this man is a man who has been around in the Jianghu. He is very famous. He is famous in Bianliang City. I heard that we live there.

This whole area is under his control!"

A gangster! A look of disgust suddenly appeared on Tao Dayong's face. People like him have always hated this kind of people. When he was stationed in the border area, if a character like this dared to appear in front of him, it would be impossible if he didn't cut it off.

It only happens when you are in a particularly good mood.

Looking at Tao Dayong's appearance, the veteran knew what he was thinking, and said quickly: "Controller, this Sun Man brought a lot of gifts, including chickens, ducks, and fish. It takes a lot to choose from! Besides, can these people not offend?

Don’t offend me. Although I’m not afraid of them causing trouble, I’m also afraid that they’ll be disgusting. This is not a border area after all!”

Looking at the veteran's appearance, Tao Dayong sighed. He also knew what the veteran was thinking. The family was indeed in difficulty right now. Earlier, in order to help his old subordinates, he had already emptied his family's assets. Even though the Chinese New Year was about to come, the house was also empty.

I haven’t prepared much New Year’s goods!

Thinking about it makes me feel a little sad. I am a great general, and my men have been stained with the enemy's blood. They can be said to be killing people like hemp. Even the veteran in front of me has made many achievements. At the moment, he is being dazzled by a few picks of chicken, duck and fish.

Eye.

"Let him come in!" Tao Dayong closed his eyes, waved his hand and said.

The sound of footsteps sounded, and Tao Dayong took a deep breath, stretched out his hand to rub his cheeks, and stood up. The veteran said the same thing. Since he can't deal with these gangsters now, he can only give them a little.

Face, although for some unknown reason, they actually came to my door, but if he really wanted to cause trouble, he was not afraid of them at all. Even the women and children in his family could kill the enemy with a knife.

The visitor walked in. He was extremely tall and tall. He stood in front of Tao Dayong, his back straight.

Tao Dayong looked at the man opposite him, and a warning sign suddenly arose in his heart. The man in front of him did not have the aura of being a gangster, but instead was full of the iron-blooded military aura that he was familiar with.

What is the origin of Sun Man?

"Qin Min has seen the commander!" The visitor crossed his hands as a gesture, bowed his hands, and then untied the cloth covering his face.

As if struck by lightning, in an instant, Tao Dayong froze and turned into a wood and clay sculpture.

Watching the man take off his mask, a familiar face was revealed.

Tao Dayong and Qin Kuan were both border generals and commanders of an army. They had fought together under King Jing many times. As Qin Kuan's son, Qin Min was also the most powerful general under his command.
To be continued...