During the days when Zhang Xiaowu returned to Mucheng, everyone was recuperating. Chen Qing, the commander of the Qingzi Battalion of the Fifth Regiment, couldn't stand it anymore. He was ordered to protect everyone. When he arrived at Mucheng, he didn't know what to do, so he went to Zhang Xiaowu to ask. Zhang Xiaowu said that he has already written a memorial to the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of War will naturally make many arrangements. If you don’t know what to do, you can cultivate and farm around Mucheng. In a place like Mucheng, if you just expect the imperial court to send military pay and transport food, I’m afraid everyone will He had already starved to death, so Xiao Kai organized the defenders early to cultivate the fields and plant drought-tolerant crops.
The most cultivated crops in Saibei are millet, millet and sorghum. This Chen Qing may be a stickler. After listening to Zhang Xiaowu's words, he led his 3,000 men to cultivate the land. Everyone in Mucheng said that this Chen Qing is interesting, maybe Six months of war left them with nowhere to vent. The three thousand soldiers turned all their attention to farming, happily cultivating fields every day. Zhang Xiaowu specially allocated them 4,000 taels of silver for seeds and tools. , Chen Qing dressed like a farmer, showed his big white teeth and smiled and said: "It's late to plant, it's late to plant in this field, the harvest may not be so good in autumn and winter, but everyone has something to do, and morale is gradually improving." Recovered."
Everyone complained about Bai Hao's departure from the Mucheng garrison. Zhang Xiaowu didn't take it seriously. Bai Hao's return to his hometown fulfilled his wish and was not considered a betrayal. Shen Lindong said: "This Bai Hao served wholeheartedly when he was in our army. He can leave even if he leaves." You must be frank and have not betrayed the general."
After talking about Bai Hao, Zhang Xiaowu thought of Jiu'er in Tucheng. He thought of Jiu'er's strangeness and vigilance towards him, and felt regretful in his heart. As a mountain fairy, Jiu'er was a complete stranger to him. He could only hope that Jiu'er would slowly regain his memory and remember who he was.
But what if Jiu'er never recovers his memory? In the future, Jiu'er will be Mohe's mountain spirit fairy, Mohe's totem, and no longer his woman.
Fate has arrived, which means not only the fate of two people coming together, but also the fate of two people completely separated, so this is why fate is composed of the words "fate" and "fen". We are together again if we are destined, but we are separated without fate. Zhang Xiaowu's mentality is becoming more and more peaceful. , his character is not a licking dog, otherwise he would not have been single until his thirties and traveled through time without worries.
Those who gave up their country for a woman, gave up martial arts for a woman, and gave up the whole world for a woman were simply unbelievable to him - he felt that the most a man could give up other women for was one woman.
Before Zhang Xiaowu traveled through time, he once attended a reunion of his junior high school classmates twenty years after their graduation. During the meeting, several old classmates talked about their marriages and were all worried about trivial family matters. This kind of worry included both happiness and regret. Then he learned that almost everyone Men have ambiguous partners outside, which makes him collapse. But later he gradually understands that even if he marries a stunning beauty like Yaya, a man will still play tricks with ordinary women. Even if he marries someone like Damimi, The stunning enchantress, the man would also talk about scripts with her late at night in pajamas.
"By the way, Lieutenant Shen, I heard that the people gave you a nickname called the Eight-Armed Ape?"
"right."
"Why, because you look like a monkey?"
Shen Lindong: "..."
Bai Hao's departure left the Guards Battalion without a leading colonel. It was a good job to be able to accompany Zhang Xiaowu every day. Guan Cheng, the leading colonel of the Scout Battalion, immediately ran to Zhang Xiaowu and asked to be transferred to the Guards Battalion. His reason was that he didn't even know how to raise a horse and was incapable of being a captain in the scout camp. Moreover, Li Yuan was very capable and had great military exploits, and everyone in the scout camp obeyed him, so he might as well give in to the leader.
Zhang Xiaowu also appreciated Li Yuan's ability, so he promoted him to the position of captain of the scout camp. Both Li Yuan and Guan Cheng were very happy with these two appointments. Although Guan Cheng was a mediocre person, he became Zhang Xiaowu's captain of the bodyguard, but Li Yuan was a real field officer.
Upgrading to a higher level was naturally something he worked hard to get.
Mucheng was more vibrant than last year, and Zhang Xiaowu was in a much better mood. He couldn't help but send people to inquire about Tucheng, and invited Lang Er to come to Mucheng to meet and inquire with him. But Lang Er rejected Zhang Xiaowu's invitation.
, and brought it to him
He bought six Jin Yiwei signs, which surprised Zhang Xiaowu. The man with Lang Er said: "The Jin Yiwei wanted to send people to insert themselves into your Mucheng garrison, but they were killed by my master in Lianglang City. This money
The account will be settled on Cao Yan, don't worry, general."
Zhang Xiaowu asked Hu Sanwan how to cooperate with Lang Er. Hu Sanwan said that this person is a rare talent, but he cannot be stopped by outsiders and can only be our ally.
"You have to make this ally for me." Zhang Xiaowu said with a smile, "What other big news is there in the Central Plains?"
Hu Sanwan said: "The emperor has made the original princess a royal concubine, and is planning to marry Dushan's granddaughter, who is the daughter of Ye Cheng, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, as the queen. The wedding is scheduled for three years, and it is said that she must observe filial piety for three years. In addition, there are
Shi Chong was reactivated, and Shi Chong now seems to be some kind of Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, with great power."
"Shi Chong, I don't know him."
"You should know him," Hu Sanwan said. "His younger brother is Shi Jing, who is also your old boss."
Only then did Zhang Xiaowu understand why Hu Sanwan specifically mentioned Shi Chong, but Shi Chong was Shi Chong and Shi Jing was Shi Jing. Even if Shi Chong was re-employed, it probably had nothing to do with him.
Hu Sanwan continued: "Shi Chong is the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. When he sees your achievements in the future, he will definitely support you. After all, you and him can be regarded as friends."
"Am I a crony?" Zhang Xiaowu laughed loudly, "That's nonsense. My cronies are you guys, how can I be a crony with him?"
Hu Sanwan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Don't believe it, I was instructed by an expert."
"Who is it? Don't play riddles with me, or I'll knock out your other front tooth."
Hu Sanwan was so frightened that he covered his mouth and said, "Zhang Tongming."
Zhang Xiaowu said with a smile: "Oh, it's him. This person is interesting and capable, but he seems to be a little deeper."
Hu Sanwan said: "This man wants something simple, but it is simple."
Zhang Xiaowu laughed meaningfully and said: "Yes, this kind of person is quite good. Even if he is an official fan, his pursuit is not easy. On the contrary, those who want nothing are terrible."
After finally resting for a few days, Zhang Tongming suddenly came to report that the deposed prince was in poor health and he wanted to see Zhang Xiaowu. Zhang Xiaowu was shocked. The emperor had just told him to treat the deposed prince well. Why did the deposed prince suddenly become ill now? What if he was deposed?
The prince died here - he suddenly realized another meaning of the imperial edict. The emperor wanted the deposed prince to die in Mucheng as soon as possible, or even be buried in Mucheng.
Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaowu asked: "Isn't he crazy?"