Loc Thanh is the most remote city in Dai Viet. It is so remote that officials regard it as a dangerous road. It is a barren mountain with no birds laying eggs. Except for the Mongols who often come to rob, few people arrive here. Among the criminals punished in Dai Viet

, we often heard that he was sent to serve in front of the Lucheng army, or that he was exiled to Lucheng, so we can know the dangers here.

It’s not a poor place, but after hundreds of years of accumulation, Lucheng has finally gathered hundreds of thousands of people. As long as there are people, there is money to be made. However, officials in Dai Viet are still reluctant to come here because the Mongols often come here.

A sudden invasion, being an official here becomes a job with one's head tied to one's belt, and there is not enough temptation, who would come here?

Because Lucheng is a border town, the top official here is in charge of the military and the civilians. They are responsible for the military and political affairs. Of course, this may also be because there are not enough civil servants to come here. No matter how poor Lucheng is,

No matter how far it is, it is still a county!

But Feng Congyi stayed here for thirty years. He grew from a young boy to a head full of white hair. In fact, he was only in his early fifties, but as an official in this hellish place, it was impossible to grow old before he was old.

Nothing more than normal.

Feng Congyi moved a chair and sat in the yard, watching a group of soldiers who were busy moving their belongings out of the yard, packing them into boxes one by one, and stacking them up. His old wife was happily directing them there.

, Feng Congyi knew that his old wife was happy. She had followed him in Lucheng for thirty years, and now she could finally go back. Feng Congyi sighed, yes, he had stayed here long enough, but that’s it.

After leaving, he really couldn't rest assured. He had spent decades of hard work here. Although Lucheng was at a disadvantage over the years, it at least ensured that the Mongols did not dare to attack here on a large scale, and at least he protected this place.

The hundreds of thousands of residents in the city!

"Dad, Vice General Wang is here!" Feng Anguo and a middle-aged general came over.

"General Feng!" The visitor saluted, "Are you ready to leave now?" This is Wang Min, Feng Congyi's deputy in Lucheng.

Feng Congyi said with a smile: "Your sister-in-law can't wait! Ever since she received the transfer order, she has been hurriedly packing her things. She wants to rush home to celebrate the New Year!"

Wang Min smiled and said: "It's no wonder that my sister-in-law is anxious. I have been living in Lucheng with the general for so many years, but I have never returned to my parents' home. I can finally go back this time. Are you not in a hurry? There is still one month before the Chinese New Year."

, it’s okay to be a little anxious on the way!”

Feng Congyi stood up and said, "Let's go to the study to talk!"

Wang Min nodded and followed.

The study was also in a mess, with things everywhere. Feng Congyi glanced at Wang Min apologetically, "Look, there's not even a place to sit here!"

Wang Min smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. In the past, when we fought with generals, we could just sit wherever we wanted. How can we warriors be so poor?"

Feng Congyi smiled and dragged the two boxes over and said, "Sit down, sit down and talk."

Wang Min sat down with a smile and looked at Feng Congyi who was thoughtful, "Are you worried, General?"

Feng Congyi sighed, "Can you rest assured? You probably know why you suddenly transferred me back this time, right?"

Wang Min nodded, "The Mongols have reached an agreement with the imperial court, and a market will be opened here. Lucheng, which used to be barren in the past, has suddenly become a hot spot. There is a lot of money to be made, so naturally it will

Some people are jealous, how can you let General Feng get in the way here!" The tone was full of indignation.

Feng Congyi waved his hand, "Forget it, this is not the time to complain. For me, this is not a bad thing. I can return to the old Central Plains and return to my roots. But Wang Min, after I leave, you have to

Don’t worry too much.”

Wang Min smiled bitterly: "General Feng, you also know who is being transferred this time. The backstage is very hard. Can my little arm twist past my thigh?"

"I know your difficulties, but as long as you hold the First Battalion firmly in your hands, no matter who comes, no one will dare to ignore your existence." Feng Congyi said. "Lucheng has not been taken seriously by the court and the military over the years.

, whatever the supplies and weapons are, it’s said to be 10,000 defenders. In fact, we also know that it only exists on paper, but I have worked hard over the years. No matter how poor or difficult it is, the 3,000 troops of the first battalion are real.

This is the foundation of our fight against the Mongolians. No matter who comes, the first battalion is in your hands, and you have the ability to speak loudly."

"Yes, I understand!"

"I used to lead the first battalion personally, and you will lead it from now on. Wang Min, I have spent a lot of money traveling east and west over the years. This money will be given to you now. You will take office after I leave.

From the beginning, they will be sent to the generals of the first battalion so that you can better gather people's hearts. Although they are all old brothers, they are tough only if they have money in their pockets!" Lu Congyi said.

Wang Min was startled at first, and then felt moved. He stood up, cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, General."

Lu Congyi waved his hand, "Thank you for anything, it's just to share the country's worries!"

"The first thing is to master the first battalion, and the second thing is Shen Feng." Feng Congyi said, "This is what I am most worried about."

Wang Min nodded, Shen Feng was the leader of the horse bandits in Yingzui Rock. He had thousands of horse bandits under his command. They were all desperadoes and extremely powerful.

"Although Shen Feng is a horse bandit, and we, officials and bandits, are at odds with each other, in fact, as you have seen over the years, we are actually dependent on each other. It is the tacit cooperation of our two families that has blocked the Meng people again and again.

Kou Bian, I'm worried that the new General Sima doesn't understand the situation and has a problem on this matter. You must communicate with him on this matter."

Wang Min said: "Yes, it's just General Lu. This General Sima Rui comes from a noble family. The children of this kind of family always think highly of themselves. We and Shen Feng are called alliance at best, but collusion with horse bandits at worst. In the imperial court,

Bian is a sin. If he is pragmatic, it would be fine, but if he is too ambitious and short-handed, it would be terrible!"

Feng Congyi said with a smile: "Don't talk so unfavorably about the children of these aristocratic families. Don't forget, I, Feng, am also from an aristocratic family. I am just a side branch. You are scolding a bald man in front of a monk!"

Wang Min also laughed, "I've been with you for a long time, but I can't remember this. You are very different from those children from aristocratic families. You forgot that you came to us to get some credit that year.

Are you a descendant of the Guan family? Oh my god, I am still speechless when I think of that scene."

"Don't look down on the children of the aristocratic family. There are indeed many incompetent people among these people, but there are also many people with great abilities. They are the Guan family you call. The current head of the family is our military commander in Dai Viet, and I am under his command.

He has also been a soldier, he is a real general and a tough guy!"

"The Sima family is now very important in the court. I hope this Sima Rui is also a capable person. This will also be a blessing to the court and a blessing to me, Lucheng!" Wang Min sighed.

"I have made an appointment with Shen Feng. I will have a talk with him before I leave. Even though we have negotiated peace with the Mongolian people, I still feel that there will be no peace. The Mongolian people are not engaged in production and are robbing. Can we satisfy them?" Lu Congyi said: "So, the peace talks are peace talks, but we must not put down our troops. Only if we stand ready to prevent them from seeing the opportunity, will they be honest."

Wang Min nodded, "Yes, but we only have 3,000 soldiers at our disposal!"

"So I have to talk to Shen Feng before I leave. With him outside to support me, everything will be safe!"

Wang Min asked curiously: "Old General, you are an official and Shen Feng is a bandit. How did you get in touch with him back then? I see that you two trust each other very much. You just say hello to Shen Feng." If he is willing to come out of his lair to meet you, he is not afraid that you are deceiving him?"

Feng Congyi smiled slightly, "I'm leaving. There are some things I should let you know. Shen Feng was also an official before. Not only was he an official, he was also a general of the border army. At that time, I was the deputy general, which is your current position, and he He was a cavalry general from Lucheng. Later, ahem, a lot of things happened. Shen Feng led hundreds of cavalrymen out of Lucheng and became horse bandits."

Wang Min said in shock: "How could this be? Why are there no rumors about this in Lucheng? I have been in Lucheng for more than ten years, but I have never heard of this!"

Feng Congyi sighed: "This matter involves the scandal of a famous family in the current dynasty, so naturally it will not be publicized. Forget it, let's not talk about it. You only need to know that Shen Feng is absolutely outstanding in fighting against the Meng people. It just needs to be reliable.”
Chapter completed!