Zhong Huan retreated, and Chen Qing smiled and asked, "How is this boy doing?"
Zheng Ping gave a thumbs up and praised: "I have both civil and military skills and a bright future. I feel that I am much better than Wang Hao in terms of leadership, strategy and ability. If I work hard for a few years, I can succeed Wang Hao in the future."
Chen Qing pondered for a moment and said, "He really needs to practice hard."
"Actually, the prince took him east. Anyway, he has nothing to do for the time being. This kid is quite strategic and can give advice to the prince."
Chen Qing smiled, changed the topic and asked: "What is the current situation of those hundreds of ships?"
"They were all anchored on the river outside Jiangling City. I sent three thousand soldiers to defend them."
"Are the crew here?"
"They are all here. They are arranged to live in Jiangling City. There are thousands of them. Yang Yuanqing is responsible for taking care of them."
Chen Qing nodded, "My 100,000 army is not all cavalry. In the end, I only took 30,000 cavalry east to Lin'an. For the other 70,000 horses, you have to arrange for your men to send them back to Jingzhao. This matter is very important and must not be careless.
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"The humble position will be arranged properly, please rest assured, Prince."
"That's good, I'll leave early the day after tomorrow!"
Zhong Huan did not leave at this time. He was chatting with Chao Qing, and Chao Kun was sitting next to him.
"I'm telling you, you brat, how did you pass the exam? You actually missed a sentence in the exam and missed the top spot. It would be strange if your father wasn't so angry that he was whimpering!"
Chao Kun rolled his eyes and ignored Zhong Huan. Zhong Huan waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I'm still a boring gourd. It's boring to talk to you."
He then said to Chao Qing: "Lao Chao, do you think it is right for me to choose to be a military commander?"
Chao Qing smiled slightly and said: "Isn't it your dream to be a military commander? Since you have chosen, why do you regret it? Besides, you kidnapped all the Xixia princesses. How can a civil servant do such a thing?"
"How many times have I told you, it's not about kidnapping, it's about rescuing. They were auctioning young women, and several brothels were vying to bid. I didn't bring any money, so I rushed forward with my sword drawn, grabbed the princess and left. Who dared to stop me?
I?"
Chao Kun opened his eyes wide, "Brother Zhong is so powerful?"
"So, I've been practicing martial arts for ten years, but I haven't been able to become a commander for a second?"
Seeing that his brother was shocked, Chao Qing laughed and said, "Don't listen to his bragging. He has three hundred men with him! Otherwise, those traffickers wouldn't beat him to death."
Zhong Huan was immediately discouraged, "It's rare for Xiao Chao to admire me so much, can you give me some face?"
Chao Kun gave a thumbs up and praised: "As long as you dare to marry the Xixia princess, I will worship you just once."
Chao Qing sneered: "What's there to admire? His father can't pass the test."
Zhong Huan suddenly said proudly: "Why can't I get through? My parents have already moved to Jingzhao and officially recognized A Jing as their daughter-in-law. I know that as long as A Jing has a child, all difficulties will be solved."
"The Zhong family also moved to Jingzhao?"
Zhong Huan nodded, "The Department of Civil Affairs has appointed my father as the judge of Jingzhao Prefecture, in charge of prisons. My court may be taken back, and then our family will be given a five-acre official house. My father wrote a letter yesterday to let him know.
I'll go back early."
Chao Qing whispered: "Why are you in a hurry to go back? Now that you have an opportunity, you don't want to seize it?"
Zhong Huan was startled, "What chance?"
"Follow the prince to the east. If you are willing, I will help you carry it."
"What's the reason?"
"What an idiot. Shouldn't the prince be protected by internal guards?"
Zhong Huan scratched his head and said happily: "Then I'll leave it to my virtuous brother."
The next morning, Chen Qing interviewed Zhong Huan at the military camp tent, "Chao Qing said you also want to follow me eastward?"
"The affairs of the humble post in Chengdu have ended, and the remaining matters have been handed over to Zheng Dutong and Zheng Zhifu. Logically, I should ask the king for instructions first, but according to the internal security regulations, the prince can directly command the internal security camp, which does not count as overstepping.
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"You have thought it through very carefully, but I heard that your wife is pregnant. Is it convenient for you? It will take at least half a year to go there."
"My wife will be taken care of by my parents. I can go east with peace of mind. When I return, I will write a letter home and ask my subordinates to take it back. Some of my subordinates really have family matters and cannot go east with me."
"How many subordinates do you have now?"
"Reporting to the prince, I have one hundred and twenty-five men who can follow me eastward. All of them are elite internal guards and are highly skilled in martial arts."
Chen Qing nodded, "I have soldiers and guards around me, but I do lack peripheral monitoring. Your internal guard is at the right time, so clean it up and bring your men on board the ship tomorrow. You go and report to Counselor Zhou. He is here
He is the steward of the second eastbound trip and arranges all the ships."
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Just as Zhong Huan was about to leave, Chen Qing suddenly remembered something and asked with a smile: "What is your original name?"
Zhong Huan understood what the prince meant and quickly explained: "When I was born in humble position, the late emperor was still called Zhao Xuan. Later, the late emperor changed his name to Zhao Huan. After he ascended the throne, my grandfather changed my name to Zhong Heng. After Jingkang, I returned to my original name of Zhong."
Huan."
"I understand, Chao Qing, take him to see Counselor Zhou."
Chao Qing bowed and left with Zhong Huan.
Chen Qing watched them walk away and couldn't help but sigh.
At this time, Zhao Yingluo came out from the back tent and said with a smile: "Why are you sighing, husband?"
Chen Qing's women all have a special characteristic. They like to call Chen Qing husband when they go out. No matter whether it is the Yu sisters or Zhao Qiaoyun, they all have to be called official at home.
Chen Qing said with a smile: "I am feeling emotional, but the children from aristocratic families are so powerful. Regardless of their vision or ability, the children from poor families really can't keep up with them."
Zhao Yingluo pursed her lips and smiled: "Husband, do you know what the problem is?"
"Tell me about it."
"Actually, it has something to do with my husband's method of selecting talents through the imperial examination!"
"Keep talking!" Chen Qing became a little interested.
Zhao Yingluo continued: "My husband pays more attention to science and neglects policy, and the points for pasting scriptures are even lower. If during the Renzong period, a few characters were missed in pasting scriptures, then one would definitely lose one's reputation. But when it comes to my husband, twelve characters are missing."
He was actually able to take the seventh place in the exam. Whether it was pasting scriptures or writing essays, these were all the poor scholars were good at. They studied hard day and night and stayed at home for ten years. They were all full of knowledge, but their husbands were very wise.
It is necessary to travel around, have more contact with official circles, and understand more about the sufferings of the people in order to write good countermeasures. Generally, only the children of aristocratic families have this kind of education and can have money for their children to travel. A shabby scholar who has not left home for ten years, you
Isn't it funny to ask him to write about world affairs?"
Chen Qing was a little touched. He had not considered this issue before, but after the imperial examination list came out this year, more than 90% of the candidates who passed the examination were children of aristocratic families or eunuchs, and there were very few children from poor families. He could not figure out what the problem was.
?But he absolutely does not want this situation to occur, which will cause the solidification of social classes and have serious consequences.
What Zhao Yingluo said today made Chen Qing feel like he was just waking up from a dream.
"Is this what you thought of?"
"Qiaoyun and I worked on the imperial examination questions together. We talked about this issue and both felt that my husband focused too much on countermeasures, which was very unfair to poor children."
"Then how to solve this problem? Increase the proportion of scriptures and papers?"
"Actually, there is nothing wrong with my husband's emphasis on countermeasures. He can select a large number of pragmatic and knowledgeable talents. As for the poor children, in fact, my husband can open another Mingjing subject in the imperial examination, and there will be hope for the poor children."
Chen Qing was overjoyed. This was really a good way to solve the problem. He hugged Zhao Yingluo and kissed her hard. His hands began to become unreliable. Zhao Yingluo shyly pushed him away and pointed outside. There were soldiers standing guard outside the account!
The military camp is indeed inconvenient. Chen Qing laughed and could only look forward to getting on the ship tomorrow!
Before dawn the next day, the troops and accompanying officials began to board the ships. Four hundred large ships of three thousand stone were moored on the Minjiang River, as well as a thousand flat-bottomed tugboats. One hundred thousand troops were divided into two groups, and 70,000 cavalry went overland.
, thirty thousand troops boarded the ship.
When they reach Jiangling, there will be hundreds more large ships, and they will continue to be reduced to 30,000 cavalry and go overland. 40,000 troops will board the ships, forming an extremely large navy. A hundred thousand troops will sail to Lin'an. At the same time, there will be more cavalry on the sea.
Carrying large amounts of supplies.
"Woo——" the low horn sound sounded together.
The fleet began to rise slowly, lined up for dozens of miles, and headed south toward the Yangtze River.