The order that Yu Hualong was appointed as the commander-in-chief of Chentangguan has spread throughout Tongguan.
Everyone was talking a lot, some were laughing, while others were worried.
"King!"
Di Xin was drinking porridge when he saw Huang Feihu hurried in.
"Feihu, you haven't eaten yet, let's drink together."
Huang Feihu was not polite, he started to drink it while slurping, and finally said, "This porridge contains preserved eggs and minced meat. It's salty and delicious. What's its name?"
"Preserved egg and lean meat porridge, there is also a fried dough stick here, which is freshly fried."
The fried dough sticks were golden and crispy. Huang Feihu took a bite and felt quite delicious.
"Your Majesty, do you still have some? I would like to send some to Chen Tong."
Di Xin glanced at Huang Feihu and said, "Why, are you two okay?"
"The knot in my heart has been opened, but Yu Hualong has become the commander-in-chief, so what about this Tongguan commander-in-chief?"
Di Xin smiled, took out the appointment letter that he had prepared early, and said, "I have prepared it a long time ago. Take this to Chen Tong and tell him, just say it alone, this position of commander-in-chief is not
It was given for free, he should know what to do."
"By the way, please enlighten him and stop him from being petty."
Huang Feihu nodded, stuffed another fried dough stick, took ten from the attendant, and then walked out of the palace.
Di Xin shook his head and began to deal with the bamboo slips from Chao Ge.
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On the other side, Chen Tong was hiding at home. The news that Yu Hualong became the commander-in-chief made him feel a little uncomfortable. No matter in terms of martial arts, age, or Taoism, Yu Hualong was not as good as him. Why did he become the commander-in-chief, but he was just a guard?
Will.
"Dong dong dong! Is Chen Tong here?"
Huang Feihu's voice came, and Chen Tong quickly opened the door. When he saw the ten fried dough sticks, he knew that this was the king's breakfast.
The king is good at eating and loves to eat, especially the food in the palace. Every time he is rewarded, the soldiers are extremely excited.
Chen Tong was not polite, took it and took a bite, and the aroma immediately overflowed.
"These are fried dough sticks. Eat them slowly. They're still warm."
Huang Feihu was not polite and found the stone bench and sat down.
Chen Tong was also a big eater. He ate five sticks in a row and drank a large bowl of preserved egg and lean meat porridge before he felt full. He burped, and then he held up the fried dough sticks and spoke to Huang Feihu.
"I have long heard that the products produced by the royal palace must be of the highest quality. I didn't expect it to be true. Your Majesty asked you to come, but did you want to appease me?"
As soon as Huang Feihu heard this, he knew that Chen Tong was being cautious again.
"Chen Tong, do you know that based on what you just said, I will punish you with a crime of disrespect!"
When Huang Feihu suddenly said it, Chen Tong lost his temper and said, "I am the guard general of Tongguan now, you can't control me!"
"As the general marshal of the world's troops, I have the right to control various passes. Even Grand Master Wen must admit this."
"you!"
Seeing the two people choking again, Zhang Guifang also pushed the door open and entered.
"I knew General Huang would not go well. Your Majesty asked me to come and take a look, and it turned out to be just as your Majesty expected."
Zhang Guifang used to be the commander-in-chief of Qinglong Pass. He was also very talented in Taoism and Taoism, so both Huang Feihu and Chen Tong had to give him face.
"Chen Tong, General Yu has been guarding Tongguan for many years. Did he make any mistakes?"
Chen Tong was stunned for a moment, then said, "There is no fault."
"Then does General Yu fulfill his duties faithfully and abide by his duties?"
Chen Tong nodded again.
"Tongguan is a strategic point for all directions. General Yu has guarded it for many years. Why can't he be granted the title of Chief Military Officer?"
Chen Tong was speechless for a while. Although he was arrogant and arrogant, he could not open his eyes and tell lies and elevate himself by belittling others.
Chen Tong then realized this, then bowed to Zhang Guifang and said, "I was wrong. Please forgive me, General Zhang."
Zhang Guifang did not accept this gift and said, "You shouldn't worship me. You are the guard general of Tongguan. You should know what the duty of a guard is, and you should also know the significance of this pass. Otherwise, you will be the first to fail."
Entrusted by the King.”
Chen Tong was convinced and felt a little embarrassed.
At this time, Huang Feihu also took out the appointment certificate and said, "Chen Tong accepts the order!"
Chen Tong was stunned for a moment, then knelt down and said, "I accept the order!"
"Chen Tong is appointed as the commander-in-chief of Tongguan and is responsible for dispatching all soldiers in Tongguan without any mistakes!"
"I accept the decree!"
Chen Tong's emotions were suddenly aroused, and his eyes became moist.
"Before leaving, the king said that Tongguan is a strategic point and has a great relationship, so it must not be ignored."
"Chen Tong misunderstood the king's intention and deserves death!"
Chen Tong burst into tears when he was told that. Huang Feihu helped Chen Tong up, and then said, "The king also specifically asked that although you are good at martial arts, you are a bit cautious. He didn't come in person this time just to take care of your emotions.
We must not continue like this.”
[Untie the knot again, Chen Tong’s loyalty increased to 60%]
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next day
An anonymous letter appeared on Di Xin's desk, and beside him were Huang Feihu, Zhang Guifang, Chen Tong, Yu Hualong, Kong Xuan and Shen Gongbao.
Di Xin remained silent, and then the letter was circulated back and forth, and everyone was speechless.
The letter said that Ji Dan, the fourth son of Xiqi, who was transporting grain and grass, had long been disobedient. The purpose of transporting grain this time was to gather information, and the grain and grass were also shelled old wheat that had been stored for three years. Although it was sixty years old,
There are as many as ten thousand stones, but the actual number is not that many.
"If wheat can be made into wheat rice with husks, this is not considered a violation of Xiqi."
"Your Majesty, these 600,000 stones of wheat rice will be enough for more than three months if we save a little."
Huang Feihu and Yu Hualong have similar views. It is always necessary to save some money when marching and fighting.
"It's just that this old food is not easy to preserve. If there are insects, I'm afraid..."
Zhang Guifang talked about the harmful effects of Chen Liang from another angle, and this was also affirmed by others.
"Mr. Shen, what do you mean?"
Di Xin looked at Shen Gongbao, who was smiling at the side, wondering what kind of evil he had in his stomach.
"Your Majesty, this grain is necessary, but Xiqi's crime must also be punished. Just do it within a certain limit."
Shen Gongbao's words struck exactly what Di Xin was thinking, and Di Xin nodded.
Naturally, he could find a way to preserve the old grain for a longer period of time, but Xiqi must be punished, and this was not negotiable.
"It's just Ji Dan, how will the king deal with it?"
Huang Feihu knew that Di Xin had already beheaded Ji Chang's two sons. If he killed another one, he might not be able to explain it to the world.
He didn't want Di Xin to have a reputation of treating the princes harshly.
"I heard that this Fourth Young Master has a reputation as a virtuous person. He is second only to Ji Fa in Xiqi, and his reputation far exceeds that of the Third Young Master Ji Xian who oversees the country."
Chen Tong is the guard general of Tongguan, so Xiqi is naturally a key surveillance target.
"I also want to meet this Ji Dan, but I need to prepare something, someone is here!"
After saying that, he ordered people to get white gauze and blood, pretending to be seriously injured and dying.
The generals were speechless for a while, and then ordered to keep the secret strictly. Fortunately, from the time he was kidnapped to the present, not many people have seen Di Xin, and the three princes naturally don't know.
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The next day, Xiqi's team transporting grain and grass passed through Sishui Pass, Jiepai Pass, Chuanyunguan Pass, and finally arrived at Tongguan City.