Whenever the surrounding fields are completely white, literati and poets like to set up a stove to cook wine and enjoy the snow. Of course, they do not cook wine to discuss heroes, but beauty.
With the beauty in my arms, some frivolousness, and a few crooked poems, a successful poetry meeting is over. Then, if you are more interested, you can even talk in bed together at night.
The spring is full of vitality, the summer is unbearably hot, the autumn is brisk, and the north is snowy in the winter. These can make people feel poetic.
But beautiful things are often just skins and cannot withstand in-depth investigation. When you squat beside the green grass that represents vitality, you can see the dirty soil and bugs. For the same reason, under the white snow, there is the filth that gives people a headache.
mud.
The snow in Lin'an City melted earlier than outside, and there was mud everywhere in the city. Lu Qiang cursed as he entered the state house, stamped his feet and cursed: "The smooth road surface just a few months ago has become useless again."
Dirt roads are like this. You see that they are smooth and hard, and even a large vehicle cannot make deep grooves. But after a few heavy rains, the original shape is revealed.
"Where is your Majesty?" Lu Qiang took off his shoes and saw that most of the socks inside were soaked, so he put them on the small stove to bake.
The heat dissipated along with the smell of feet. The clerk took a deep breath and said, "You are on duty."
Later, Lu Qiang stood up and patted the young official on the shoulder, "Take a deep breath and don't exhale. Is this because I feel the smell of my feet? It's good to flatter me."
The clerk said without changing his expression: "Biejia's feet don't smell good, but the thought of Biejia running around in the mud for Chen Zhou makes me feel good!"
Lu Qiang smiled, but it was just a smile.
Chenzhou was a hellish existence for the officials of the Tang Dynasty. Those who could come here had either committed crimes or were losers in the officialdom strife.
There are two types of petty officials here. One is the locals who serve as petty officials. The abilities of these people vary, no, they basically have no ability. The other is the petty officials who were exiled, and their number is small.
But there are many weird things.
This little official's flattery was smooth but not greasy, and it was a little refreshing, which made Lu Qiang even cherish his talents.
Liu Qing was looking at the map in the check-in room.
"I feel so comfortable today, sir." Lu Qiang walked in.
Liu Qing did not look back, "Chenzhou is in ruins. If I remain silent all day, the soldiers and civilians in the city will lose their backbone. So I have to roar every day. I can only rest for a while during heavy rain or winter."
Lu Qiang walked over and knelt down, watching Liu Qing's fingers wandering around the map.
"Your Majesty, you still want to fight Liang Chao?"
Liu Qing nodded, "The three major ministries have become more honest in recent years, but this honesty is just a cover-up. Liang Chao's more than 3,000 cavalry are said to be horse thieves, but in fact they are just the men and horses of the Vaxie Tribe with different appearances. This Liao is vicious.
, I intercepted and killed more than a hundred people who were pioneering wasteland in Chenzhou the year before last, and I will always remember this grudge."
Lu Qiang said: "The news from Taoxian County is that there is trouble within Beiliao. Do you want to take advantage of Beiliao's lack of time to take action against Liang Chao?"
"Yes!" Liu Qing looked up. The deep wrinkles on his forehead made him look bitter and resentful. "At that time, I swore to the families of those who died that I would take revenge. Now the opportunity has come. If you miss this opportunity,
Chance, I don’t have the shame to step out of the state house.”
He looked at Lu Qiang and said, "I have sent people to summon the five county magistrates to come here for discussion. This time we raise a large army, we will definitely succeed in the battle."
Chenzhou has one prefecture and six counties. Lin'an County is the seat of the prefecture and there is no need to summon it.
Lu Qiang rubbed his brows, "Each of the five counties has troops, plus Lin'an's army, there are more than 5,000. Liang Chao has more than 3,000 troops. It seems that we have more troops, but what is the strength of the troops in each county? To be honest,
I have no bottom in my heart."
"Among the six counties, which one do you like the most?" Liu Qing asked with bright eyes.
Lu Qiang thought deeply, stroking his beard and said: "Wang Xing from Hengshui County is just an old fox, doing things without any benefit or loss. Lu Jiao from Wangu County is mediocre. Lin Ziyu from Huilong County is naughty and timid, and cannot handle big things."
Du Hui from Zhangyu County was quite courageous and had repelled the horse thieves several times..."
Liu Qing said dissatisfied: "You are hesitating!"
"Yes." Lu Qiang smiled bitterly, "I thought about it a lot, but found that Yang Xuan from Taiping County was the best. You see, not long after he arrived in Taiping, he led the prisoners to repel the horse thieves. Then he and Wa
Xie's cavalry faced each other head-on, and with fewer enemies and more enemies, they defeated Vashe."
"You are optimistic about him, but what are you worried about?" Liu Qing crossed his arms, "You are worried that he is young and has too little qualifications. If you and I reuse him, he will be ostracized by others and even targeted."
Lu Qiang nodded, "People's hearts are unpredictable!"
Liu Qing said slowly: "Human life is inherently boring. Watching others live worse than yourself is the greatest pleasure. Senior officials look like this to their subordinates, and junior officials look like this to the common people. This is understandable."
Lu Qiang sighed: "Yang Xuan received a Taiping Army bugle this time. This is the only one in the six counties. Those people are already very dissatisfied. They have repeatedly said that we favor one over the other."
"Bullshit!" Liu Qing scolded: "A bunch of shady bitches. If they are really capable, they will kill the enemy and perform meritorious service. I will risk my life to cheer for them."
Lu Qiang raised his eyes, "What does the envoy mean..."
"I am in charge of Chenzhou based on fairness!" Liu Qing said solemnly: "I will advocate for and re-employ anyone who is capable! I will kick him if he is too busy occupying the latrine.
Kick it down!"
Lu Qiang cupped his hand and said, "It is my blessing to Chenzhou to have you do this."
"You're too good at flattering me. I'll let you go next time." Liu Qing smiled and said, "Do you know why I want to support Yang Xuan so much?"
Lu Qiang shook his head.
"I heard that this time Yang Xuan had the opportunity to be transferred to a wealthy place as an official, but he flatly refused. Do you know the reason for his refusal?" Liu Qing asked and answered himself, and said quietly: "Chenzhou is not safe.
He won’t leave!”
Lu Qiang raised his eyebrows, "Really?"
Liu Qing nodded, and Lu Qiang praised: "He is indeed a passionate man. So, how about letting him lead the army alone this time?"
Liu Qing said lightly: "If those people question..."
Lu Qiang's brows became stern, "There are many talents in the Tang Dynasty, but how many of them are dedicated to serving the country? Since there are such talents, the lower officials will naturally protect them."
Liu Qing nodded and coughed dryly.
"What do you think of my decision?"
Lu Qiang praised: "It can be said that he is very resourceful."
Liu Qing raised his eyes and looked at him, "I'm in a bad mood today and want to hear flattery again."
Lu Qiang: "..."
…
When Yang Xuan arrived in Lin'an, the snow on the ground had long since disappeared. There were clumps of withered grass left over from last year, and there were clumps of dead grass there, wrapped in mud, which reminded people of the word "broken flowers and willows."
"It's been a while since I've been here. It seems like I've lost some beauties." The old thief had been recovering from his injuries for a long time, but he insisted on coming this time. As soon as he entered the city, he looked around.
Wang Laoer was curious, "What's so good about women?"
"Boy, you don't understand!" the old thief laughed and said, "There are endless benefits to women."
Wang Laoer then stared at the woman, feeling very bored.
A woman passed by with a basket on her arm and felt happy when she saw two men, an old man and a young man, staring at her.
"My chest is a bit flatter." The old thief shook his head.
When the woman heard it, she snorted coldly and tried to lift her chest.
Wang Laoer asked curiously: "Old thief, what did you see?"
"It makes me feel comfortable." The old thief smiled obscenely.
"But you said last time that yours couldn't be used!"
"Who said that?"
The woman glanced at the old thief, and her look was so contemptuous that he wanted to find a way to crawl in.
"Don't teach me bad things." Yang Xuan said dissatisfied: "Old thief, are you recuperating your injuries or your kidneys? You are getting more and more arrogant."
"Old houses burn fast." The green light flashed.
When we arrived at Zhouli, all five county magistrates arrived.
In the lobby, someone said: "Yang Ming Mansion is so late!"
The person who spoke was Lu Jiao, Yang Xuan didn't even raise his eyebrows, "The weather is bad."
Lu Jiao wanted to say something sarcastic, but Lu Qiang said calmly: "It's time to discuss the matter."
Liu Qing knelt down and sat at the top, and said in a deep voice: "There has been some trouble within Beiliao. He Lianfeng is now furiously suppressing the rebellion. This is a good opportunity for me, Chenzhou."
What does Lao Liu want to do?
Yang Xuan noticed some evil aura.
"Do you still remember the murder of the people who were reclaiming the wasteland in Chenzhou the year before last?" Liu Qing held the handle of the knife and asked with murderous intent.
Lin Ziyu said angrily: "I dare not or forget it!"
"I'll remember it later!"
Everyone responded, but Yang Xuan remained silent.
Lin Ziyu finished expressing his position and explained to him in a low voice, "The year before last, more than a hundred people in Chenzhou went out to open up wasteland, but they were massacred by the horse thief Liang Chao."
Liu Qing's eyes turned, "So, I am preparing to mobilize a large army to strangle Liang Chao's men. What do you think?"
There are men and horses in each county, but they are very stingy in using them, fearing that the losses will be too great and the state will not care.
Yang Xuan was the first to agree, "If your commander gives an order, I, Taiping, can send troops at any time!"
Liu Qing asked: "How many troops can each of you send?"
Lu Qiang looked at everyone and smiled bitterly in his heart.
"We still need to leave some men and horses to guard them. Huilong County will provide two hundred."
"One hundred and five."
After talking sparsely, the number of people was more than six hundred.
But Yang Xuan didn't say anything yet.
Lu Jiao looked at him sideways and asked, "Yang Ming's mansion agreed very quickly. How many troops are you planning to send?"
Du Hui smiled and said: "Don't say five hundred less?"
Yang Xuan leaned forward slightly and looked at him, "One thousand!"
Du Hui took a breath of cold air.
"one thousand?"
Lu Jiao then realized, "Jiedushi gave Taiping 3,000 immigrants, 1,000 good people, and 2,000 prisoners. He was pulling out the prisoners."
Are there 500 more people in addition to the death camp? Those 500 people will probably become a burden, right? Du Hui was surprised and then smiled.
Lu Qiang glanced at Liu Qing and nodded, "Your Majesty, there are many people in Taiping, how about... let Yang Xuan lead the army alone?"
Well!
Lead the army alone!
The armies of the five counties were merged into the main army and were directly commanded by Liu Qing. However, the Taiping Army formed its own army...
This is superiority.
So is he, Yang Xuan, superior to me?
The sour smell is spreading.
Liu Qing slapped the case, "That's it!"
Yang Xuan hurried back to Taiping.
"Four hundred death camps, plus six hundred newcomers who are most obedient to orders, will form a team and set off immediately."
Nan He followed him into the city and asked, "Mr. Lang, are you going on an expedition?"
"Liang Chao, the biggest horse thief here, is going to be unlucky." Yang Xuan has been looking forward to this opportunity for a long time.
"Just let these people see blood." Nan He was also quite happy.
After entering the county house, everyone was doing their job and in good order.
"Old Cao is good." Yang Xuan felt that Cao Ying's ideas were too vicious, but he was good at coordinating political affairs.
Jiang Zhen came out of the check-in room with several documents. When he saw Yang Xuan, he saluted and said, "I have met the Ming Dynasty."
This young man is really hard-working! Yang Xuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
The Ming government cared so much for me... A warm current flowed through Jiang Zhen's heart. He lowered his head to hide his feelings, "It's not hard."
"What? Are you going to send troops?" Yi Niang got the news and hurriedly took Zhang Siniang to pack her things.
Later the family gathered together.
Yang Xuan sat in the main seat, and the others sat below.
"Give it, give it!" Yi Niang came in and out, but Zhang Siniang couldn't help.
Yang Xuan returned from Chang'an and brought many gifts, including melon seeds and other snacks that Yi Niang liked.
The melon seeds and tea were set out, and Yi Niang sat at the back and started eating.
As the leader, Yang Xuan said, "Liang Chao is a member of the Waxie tribe, pretending to be a horse thief, and doing plunder that is inconvenient for Hua Zhuo. During this expedition, the emperor allowed me to form an independent Taiping army.
This is being able to focus on one direction.”
Cao Ying glanced at everyone, and the confidence of the chief think tank was released.
The old thief coughed dryly. Cao Ying just prepared to analyze and frowned: "The old thief has something to say?"
The old thief nodded, "I have been studying military books recently and gained some insights."
"Haha!" Cao Ying smiled.
Wang Laoer was eating melon seeds with Yi Niang and asked curiously: "Old thief, wasn't the Spring Night you watched recently?"
Spring night!
Yi Niang was furious. She slapped Wang Lao Er first, then slapped the table and shouted, "Old thief, don't teach the second son a bad lesson!"
Wang Laoer covered the back of his head, and all the melon seeds in his mouth spurted out. The old thief laughed dryly and said: "Lang Jun said that you should relax when doing things. I am just reading military books to relieve my boredom. Yes, to relieve my boredom."
The development of the Tang Dynasty was very good. Yang Xuan read several books in Chang'an, but later he was misled by the online articles in the scroll and felt that the current version was too serious.
It is said that someone who has read 300 Tang poems by heart can recite poetry even if he can't compose it. When Yang Xuan heard a title like Spring Night, he knew it was not a good book.
"Speaking of business."
Yang Xuan had a straight face and planned to discuss the Spring Night with the old thief privately later.
Of course, from an artistic point of view.
The old thief said confidently: "The envoy allowed Lang Jun to lead the army alone, which shows that he has a special regard for Lang Jun. But this man... Back then, I had been underground for many years. When I was so proud, I forgot the principle of being low-key.
, and then someone reported me for robbing a tomb. If I hadn’t run fast, I would have been dead that time.”
He said seriously: "Mr. Lang, I think you should be careful about being stabbed by others during this expedition."
Everyone was silent.
The old thief was a little worried, "Is it possible that... I am not right?"
"good!"
"well said!"
Everyone taught him well in a while.
The old thief said proudly: "Lang Jun, can this villain lead an army?"
"No!" Yang Xuan felt that the old thief was leading the army now just to get killed.
"By the way." Yang Xuan was a little curious, "Whose tomb were you planning to rob that time?"
The old thief lamented: "The emperor's chamberlain back then."
This old guy is really lucky not to have been killed all these years.
Cao Ying said: "Mr. Lang, the old thief is right, you must be careful during this trip."
A team of one thousand people set off immediately.
When we arrived at Lin'an, the army had already gathered.
Liu Qing stood under the banner, majestic.
"Yang Xuan, you lead an army and can be the vanguard of the army."
"Take orders!"
Under the gaze of more than five thousand pairs of eyes, Yang Xuan turned around, his scalp numb.
An old soldier sighed, "Among the people present today, Yang Mingfu is probably the youngest, but he is the most promising. With more than 5,000 people, all of them have lived to the age of a dog, which makes people envious."
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"Big cat, two cats and three cats", thank the boss for the reward.
