In the room, Wang Bo's expression was uncertain. According to the usual practice, the first-ranked general in the martial arts examination will be awarded the first few ranks of Hengban deputy envoy. If he is lucky, he can also be awarded the title of Wuyi doctor.
He is now a level 30 Yiwei Lang, only one level lower than Chen Qing. Chen Qing is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also very courageous. He dares to win the first rank that others dare not reveal.
Wang Bo has realized that his biggest opponent for the first place in martial arts is not Hu Yantong, but Chen Qing.
No! He must not give up the opportunity of Doctor Wu Yi. This time Chen Qing goes to destroy Zhang Kui, he must use Zhang Kui's hand to deal with Chen Qing. Even if he cannot kill him, he must let him return in disgrace.
Thinking of this, he waved to Qi Yun. Qi Yun stepped forward and said with a smile: "Brother, what can I do?"
"Is your father still in the Privy Council?"
"He has just been transferred, but he is fine. My father has several confidants in the Privy Council. If my brother has anything to say, I will arrange it!"
"That's right, isn't Chen Qing going to lead two thousand troops to suppress the bandits? You have a trustworthy relationship with these two thousand troops..."
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Early the next morning, Chen Qing and the others had a simple breakfast and then hired an ox cart to go to Ducheng in the south. The Tai students who had sit-in and demonstrated yesterday had already gone back. The imperial court promised the Tai students that they would let the martial arts students go out for training in three days and they would not return.
Appeared in Taixue.
Although this response was still far from the demands of the Tai students, it was already the limit of what the imperial court could do. The Tai students also put forward additional conditions such as improving food, and the imperial court agreed one by one, and thousands of Tai students returned to campus.
The three of them came to the Privy Council. Of course, this Privy Council cannot be compared with the Privy Council in Bianliang, Tokyo. It is just a large courtyard with one-story houses and dozens of huts. The conditions are relatively difficult.
An official received them in a hut on the far left.
He held a file bag, took out several documents from it, and said with a smile: "The Guan document was only approved yesterday. Which one of you is Chen Qing?"
Chen Qing raised his hands and said: "I am!"
The official glanced at him and said with a smile: "The ultimatum says that you are the commander-in-chief of this bandit suppression operation, with Hu Yantong and Liu Qiong as your deputies. This time the court will allocate you two thousand soldiers and two months of supplies.
Equipped with normal armor, do you have any special requirements?"
"I would like to ask, what is the configuration of normal armor?"
"The configuration of the Xiang army is such that generals and above can be equipped with chainmail armor. By the way, what is your position in the army?" the official asked again.
"I am the commander-in-chief!" Chen Qing handed him his military badge.
"That's good. No need to cause trouble. You are still the commander this time, and Hu Yantong and Liu Qiong are the deputy commanders."
Hu Yantong and Liu Qiong looked at each other, with a kind of excitement that could not be concealed in their eyes. Both of them were preparation generals in the army. They did not expect to be promoted to deputy commander. Although they knew that they were only temporary posts, they still felt very good.
Chen Qing thought for a while and then said: "I want some war horses and weapons and equipment. I wonder if I can satisfy them?"
"You make a list and we will try our best to satisfy you."
The list has been written long ago, including 300 war horses, 1,000 crossbows, 1,000 city defense bows, 200 divine arm crossbows and 50 bed crossbows, 1,000 flags of various colors, as well as firearms, kerosene,
Siege ladders and other supplies.
The official took a glance at the list, crossed out the horse line, and said calmly: "There are enough flags, we will try our best to arrange the rest!"
Chen Qing's eyes twitched. As expected, there were no horses available in Jiangnan.
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The next step is to go through various procedures, including the Privy Council's formalities for leading troops, the appointment of temporary generals by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the weapons inspection by the Ordnance Supervisor, the Taifu Temple to collect grain and grass supplies, the craftsmen making tents, carts, etc.
Filling in various forms, stamping various stamps, I was busy until noon to complete all the tedious procedures.
When he walked out of the Privy Council, the noon sun was dazzling. Chen Qing felt dizzy for a while. He had eaten too little for breakfast and was so hungry that his chest pressed against his back.
At this time, Hu Yantong brought a general forward with a nervous look on his face and introduced: "Old Chen, this is our Han Dutong, he wants to meet you."
It was the middle-aged general he saw during the competition the day before yesterday. Chen Qing thought he was Hu Yantong's elder, but he didn't expect it to be the famous Han Shizhong.
Chen Qing quickly clasped his fists and saluted: "The last general is Chen Qing, the general under the command of the Eight-Character Army. See Han Dutong."
Han Shizhong stroked his beard and smiled slightly and said: "I have heard about General Chen's reputation for a long time. When I saw him today, he was indeed one of the best among men. He did not disappoint me."
Chen Qing was confused. How could Han Shizhong have heard of him? He didn't want to ask more questions.
Han Shizhong smiled again and said: "It's just noon. I'll invite you three to have a drink and talk about your mission."
Han Shizhong found a restaurant nearby, called Hukou Restaurant. Shops in the Song Dynasty, like later generations, liked to choose some scary store names to attract attention.
The Hukou Restaurant was full of drinkers. Han Shizhong had reserved seats in advance. The bartender took them to sit in front of the window on the second floor. Chen Qing looked around and saw that they were all full. Many of them were officials gathering together.
"You should be casual and don't be nervous. We officers and soldiers of the Song Dynasty have hierarchy in the military camp. When we come out, we are all civilians. Let's just treat it as a gathering of the elders and juniors."
Han Shizhong smiled at Liu Qiong again and said: "Speaking of which, I am still your grandfather's general, and I am a family friend of your father and uncle, so you don't need to see anyone outside."
Liu Qiong nodded sheepishly, and after a moment, two bartenders brought the wine and food to them like water, setting a full table.
Han Shizhong filled a glass of wine for Chen Qing and said with a smile: "Doesn't it feel very sudden? You obviously came to martial arts school for further training, why did you go to fight again?"
Chen Qing nodded, "It's a bit sudden!"
Han Shizhong smiled and said: "In fact, there is no such thing as bandit suppression. How can you martial arts students lead troops to fight? At most, they train troops in the fields and escort them. I specially proposed to the officials to add bandit suppression. General Chen, this
The task of suppressing bandits is actually tailor-made for you!"
Chen Qing was stunned, while Han Shizhong raised his glass and said with a smile: "Come! Come! Let's drink this for you to go out and practice."
Everyone drank the wine in one gulp. Liu Qiong grabbed the jug and poured wine for everyone. Chen Qing asked in confusion: "Excuse me, Han Dutong, why is it tailor-made for me? If I don't accept this task, wouldn't it be given to someone else?"
Already."
Han Shizhong smiled lightly, "I know in my heart that this mission is very dangerous. No one except you dares to take it, including the two lieutenants next to you. They don't dare to take on this important task. I'm not wrong!"
Chen Qing smiled bitterly, "I don't know who Zhang Kui is, nor do I know the dangers of the mission. I'm just ignorant and fearless!"
Han Shizhong looked at Chen Qing and said: "General Chen, you clearly knew the dangers of Jingzhao City, but you still led 500 lone troops to bravely go there. I knew that you must be the one to reveal this list."
Chen Qing felt like someone had seen through his cards at the gambling table. He didn't want to talk about the Jingzhao incident, so he changed the subject and said, "Can Han Dutong give me some tips on how to suppress the bandits?"
Han Shizhong shook his head, "Although this task was originally assigned to me, I know nothing about it and can't give you any hints. But I remind you that He Zhizhou has asked the imperial court for help. You must set off as soon as possible!"
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Chen Qing and the others went back to Taixue to pack their things. When they arrived at the side door of Taixue, Chen Qing saw Zheng Ping and Zhao Xiaoyi at a glance. The two of them poked their heads at the door and did not dare to go in.
"You two!"
Chen Qing called them, and when they turned around and saw Chen Qing behind them, they jumped up for joy.
Zheng Ping smiled and said: "I'm still worried about how to go in and find the commander. Xiao Yi is really useless and has less courage than a chicken."
Zhao Xiaoyi said dissatisfied: "Aren't you the same? You don't dare to go in."
After not seeing his old subordinates for a few days, Chen Qing felt even more cordial. He introduced two more subordinates to Hu Yantong and Liu Qiong. They were all soldiers and did not see anyone outside. Zheng Ping smiled and said, "I'll treat you tonight and let's get together."
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said: "It seems that you are really developed. You are so tough in your words. I really want to kill you, but it's a pity that the opportunity is not coincidental."
"What's the matter? Is there anything tonight? I can do it tomorrow!"
Chen Qing pondered for a while and said: "Old Zheng, it's not that I don't give you face, but I want to lead troops to suppress the bandits, and I may set off tonight."
Zheng Ping's eyes widened, "Commander, are you...not going back?"
"No! It's just a temporary mission."
"Then...can you take us with you?" Zheng Ping kicked Zhao Xiaoyi without saying anything.
Zhao Xiaoyi also said anxiously: "Commander, we have all fought in battles and are experienced."
Chen Qing smiled and said: "Of course I can take you with me, but Lao Zheng, is it convenient for you to wear this outfit?"
Zheng Ping wore a fine moon-white lake silk gown, a double-wing gauze hat on his head, a piece of beautiful jade hanging around his waist, and a folding fan in his hand. This was Zheng Yanei to the fullest!
"Fuck your rags!"
Zheng Ping ripped off his hat and took off his gown, cursing, "Don't mention how uncomfortable it is to wear this thing."
Chen Qing quickly stopped him, "Don't take off your clothes yet, let's go inside!"
Everyone returned to the room, and Hu Yantong and Liu Qiong began to pack their things. Chen Qing asked Zheng Ping and Zhao Xiaoyi to sit down, poured water for them, and asked with a smile: "Old Zheng, what's going on at your house?"
"Don't mention it, a strange thing happened at home. Isn't my father a medicinal herb dealer in Hejian Prefecture? The year before last, he went to Liaodong to buy ginseng, and happened to encounter an auction of Han slaves. They were all Han people kidnapped from Bianliang. He saw a pair of
The mother and daughter are really pitiful, and they have the same surname as me. He couldn't bear them being sold to a brothel, so he bought them, and established connections to bring them back to Hejian Mansion. Do you know who they are?"
"It can't be the clan!" Chen Qing joked.
"That's right, they are actually the late Emperor Zheng and Emperor Chengde's concubine Zhao Shan'er."
"Ah!" Everyone in the room was stunned.
Zheng Ping added: "My father was afraid that people would find out about it, so he simply recognized Empress Zheng as his eldest sister. Then he rented a sea ship at a large price and sent their mother and daughter to Lin'an by sea. The emperor was extremely happy and made my father a river.
The county magistrate rewarded the house again, so my father simply brought the whole family over and opened a large restaurant and a pharmacy in Lin'an. The medicines in the palace were supplied by my father's pharmacy. My eldest brother and second brother also became officials.
Not to mention the scenery."
Chen Qing heard this in disbelief. This seemed to be different from history, but it had nothing to do with him. What was going on? Father Zheng Ping also traveled through time, right?
"Since your family is doing well, I guess you will be an official soon, so why take any more risks with me?"
"adventure?"
Zheng Ping's eyes widened, and the fat on his face trembled with anger, "I follow you to fight against the Jin, not to take risks! My father was a wealthy man in Hejian Prefecture in his early years, and he even knew Wanyan Aguda, but I despise him and the Jin.
Friendship, I would rather abandon wealth and go to Xiangzhou to join the Eight-Character Army to fight against the Jin Dynasty. I, Zheng Ping, an upright man, will earn my own future. Even if I die in battle, it will be my honor!"
Chen Qing smiled and chased him, "Okay! Okay! Stop talking nonsense, go back and pack your things quickly, and come find me in an hour."
