"Run, hurry up, don't act like a dead mother, cheer me up!
In front of the main campus of Guoyong Camp of the 12th Regiment, although the sun was scorching hot at this time, it was a lively scene. As the banners of the Hundred Households next to it started to shout, all the strong men were standing there.
Rush forward with all your strength, crossing all kinds of obstacles that you have never thought of, just to reach the finish line within the specified time. Although you may not be able to be classified as an elite after passing this level, at least you have unlimited
possibility. Moreover, this time it was not only because of their good names, but also because the two sergeants in charge of the left and right officers requested orders from the emperor, and the sergeants who were incorporated into the left and right official offices no longer had to bear various chores such as construction.
Although the pay of the Jingying camp and the 12th regiment camp is better than that of the military households of the Jingwei and other guard posts, it is still limited. Moreover, once they encounter the problem of building palaces, mausoleums, or water conservancy projects, etc., they are often mobilized because of their convenience.
The first batch were pulled up to carry the bags, and over time those who had been doing this for a long time almost turned into engineering soldiers. Not only were these jobs hard and tiring, but there was no compensation at all. According to a popular saying, they would rather practice in the winter.
I practice Sanfu in Sanjiu summer, and I don’t want to dig for food in muddy water.
Therefore, now that there is such an opportunity to escape from the sea of suffering, naturally everyone works hard. Even Jingyang Bo Shenying, who is in charge of Guoyong camp, can't help but smile when he sees everyone competing for the first place.
With a satisfied expression. After patrolling under the scorching sun, he returned to the high platform covered with a greenhouse and found that Xu Xun had come back. He was holding a kettle and filling it with big mouthfuls of water. In the end, he threw the kettle casually to
The soldier next to him walked up to him.
"Why so soon? I thought the emperor would definitely keep you until night."
"I was thinking about this end, and I hurried back after finishing it there." Thinking of the yellow sand rising up under the sun, Xu Xun lowered his head and looked at the dirt on his body, and then said helplessly, "
Running back and forth in this summer is really unbearable. My clothes are dry and wet, wet and dry again. How is the situation here?"
"More than 300 people have been screened out, and they are all first-class good soldiers!" Since he was selected from his former subordinates first, Shenying was naturally very satisfied with the result, and naturally smiled on his face. "As for
Among those who were not selected, many bumped into the wooden clock and bumped into my face. I heard that they were not accommodating, so they left in frustration."
"It doesn't matter, there will be opportunities in the future." Xu Xun smiled. After all, he couldn't bear to stand on this high platform with a mat tent. He glanced at the soldiers below and said to Shenying, "Since they
Everything is on the right track. There are selection criteria there, so we don’t have to stay here all the time. We can go talk under the shade of a tree. I have something to discuss with you."
Although he was old enough to be Xu Xun's grandfather, after repeated events several times, Shenying was quite convinced of Xu Xun and agreed without saying a word. When the two of them arrived under a big weeping willow beside the school field
After standing, seven or eight soldiers spread out to look around. Xu Xun thought about it for a moment and said to Shenying: "When I entered the palace today, Eunuch Liu had just arrived in front of the emperor. He said that since Yang Suian can't leave for the time being,
If you are in power, it would be better to transfer Liu Yu, the governor of Datong, Shanxi and other provinces in Xuanfu, to come back and take over as the Minister of War, and let Yang Suian continue to control the three towns of Shaanxi with the title of Minister of War."
"ah?"
After all, Shenying and Yang Yiqing had fought together in the same boat, and knowing that this civil servant had real experience in military affairs, he naturally fully agreed with his appointment as Minister of War. At this time, he was shocked.
With a sound, he saw Xu Xun looking at him with bright eyes, and his heart felt a little heavy for a moment, and he couldn't help but murmur to himself.
"Eunuch Liu, what does this mean..."...
"Uncle Jingyang, don't tell me, you really don't understand."
Seeing that Xu Xun had seen all of her thoughts, Shenying was even more embarrassed. However, he was mostly Liu Jin. The reason why he was originally encouraged by Xu Xun to lead the troops out of the border with a few words was because Liu Jin was the matchmaker. But since
After that, his achievements were all due to Xu Xun, and it was the same this time when he passed so many princes and got the position of the right commander. At this moment, he was in a dilemma for a while and finally couldn't help but murmured:
"Could it be that Eunuch Liu wants to quarrel with you?"
"It is said that husband and wife share hardships and wealth, and this is also true among allies." Xu Xun saw Shenying's expression suddenly froze, and he said calmly, "Grandpa Dai, the Supervisor of Liturgy, is going to Nanjing.
He was appointed as a guard eunuch, Chen Kuan had already retired, and Eunuch Li probably wouldn't be able to last more than a month or two. Eunuch Liu thought to himself that the seal of the ceremonial eunuch was iron-clad, so he naturally became more active. As for me, we had to do more.
Some preparations. As of now, it's either this or that. I know this is a bit sudden for Uncle Jingyang, but it can't be said to be an accident."
Shenying saw that Xu Xun's bright black eyes seemed to be bottomless. Although he no longer stared at him, there was an indescribable intimidation in his eyes. He was caught in a dilemma. In terms of closeness and distance, he and Xu Xun left.
It's not been a day or two, and Liu Jin is the most suspicious person. Even if he chooses which side now, if someone provokes this situation in the future, he will have nothing to gain. Xu Xun, on the other hand, has the demeanor of a general and a good reputation.
Better than Liu Jin, an eunuch. More importantly, compared to Liu Jin, who is fifty years old, Xu Xun and Zhu Houzhao are about the same age, and they are as close to the little emperor as Liu Jin. Now he is an earl, but what about the future?
After thinking for a long time, he said with some difficulty: "I am here today because of Uncle Pingbei's repeated support and recommendation. It's just that Eunuch Liu has a close affection for me after all..."
"Don't worry, I won't let Uncle Jingyang issue any certificate of surrender." Xu Xun smiled slightly, and seeing Shenying's face relieved, he said meaningfully, "Uncle Jingyang should know how I behave, and I won't let you
Disappointed.
If you are free tonight, Uncle Jingyang can come to my humble residence to discuss important matters."
After a day of selection, the camp of Guoyong Camp gradually became quiet. Xu Xun, who had changed into civilian clothes, led a group of soldiers back to the city. However, he did not enter the city through Fucheng Gate, but went around to the south of the city first. After a
After many years of construction and operation, the area near Tongjiaqiao has become somewhat like a sub-center of Beijing. It is bustling in the evening, and there are even many young girls and young wives strolling in the market. And the young soldiers patrolling there have long been used to it.
You can even get greetings from many shopkeepers or vendors as you pass by, and the street order is extremely harmonious. Seeing this scene, Xu Xun was very satisfied, but he had no intention of going around incognito, and instead called
He turned his horse's head and headed straight for the Fu army's vanguard camp in the south.
Ever since Xu Xun decided on the layout of Qian Ning's palace and Ma Qiao's station in Nancheng, the two of them have been on one side, one inside and one outside. Because of the incident involving Baiguan Fuque, they both learned a lesson at the same time, so suddenly they suddenly
Hearing that Xu Xun was coming, Ma Qiao was originally in his room to receive Cao Mi, who had just returned from Yansui and came here to see Xu Xun. Now he hurriedly asked the master to welcome him out together.
"grown ups."
Knowing that Xu Xun didn't really like being called uncle, Ma Qiao would never make a mistake in calling him. Seeing Xu Xun waving his hands and telling him to work hard, he naturally stood up and was full of satisfaction when he was about to kneel down on one knee to perform a military salute.
He followed behind with a smile on his face, but a thought suddenly came to his mind.
Xu Xun doesn't like to be called uncle, but he feels that this title is not prestigious enough. What if he becomes a grandpa in the future?
Cao Mi was young, but he didn't have as much thought as Ma Qiao. When Xu Xun entered the direct room and sat down, he still performed the military salute meticulously. After getting up, he said loudly: "Reporting to your lord, I have been to Xuanfu, Datong, and Yansui before.
, Gansu, and Ningxia, five branches have been set up successively according to your Majesty's wishes. Based on the five small banners brought this time, some capable sergeants have been recruited locally to set up the framework. The low-level positions are still in accordance with your Majesty's words.
I went to see Governor Yang. He heard that Governor Yang only oversees military affairs and does not care about civil affairs, nor does he supervise officials. He didn’t say anything. In addition, my father asked me to bring a letter to you.”….
He handed the letter to Xu Xun with both hands. Seeing that Xu Xun had the letter in his hand but was not busy reading it, he hesitated for a moment, his face turned slightly red, and then he muttered: "My father also sent a humble eldest brother to deliver it to you."
Here comes the gift for Chinese Valentine’s Day.”
As soon as these words came out, not to mention Xu Xun was stunned, even Ma Qiao was dumbfounded, and then he couldn't help turning his head away and laughing for a long time. Everyone knows that Chinese Valentine's Day is celebrated by women, and they are still unmarried.
The girls lived like this, and they could guess with their toes that Cao Mi's father, Cao Xiong, was just looking for an excuse to give gifts. After laughing, he turned his head in an instant, looking very serious and serious.
Despite this, Cao Mi's face still turned red. Xu Xun had already reacted and said with a smile: "Your father has troubled you. But, your eldest brother came to the capital and only gave me a gift?"
"
"Yes. My father said that I am here as a courtesy, and secondly, I would like to thank you for your support and cultivation of humble position." Cao Mi finally felt better when he saw that Xu Xun did not laugh, and his words went smoothly, "The eldest brother of humble position is in charge of the job."
Governor Yang, who is good at reading and writing, and whose intelligence and martial arts skills are far superior to his humble position, is now working for my father and has served hundreds of households."
"Oh, you haven't actually taught it yet? Have you arrived in the capital now?"
"We have arrived in the capital and will stay temporarily at Tongjiaqiao in the south of the city."
Xu Xun was immediately interested when he learned that Cao Mi's brother Cao Qian was actually Yang Yiqing's student. When Cao Mi said that he actually lived near Tongjiaqiao, he even laughed: "That's all, in that case, you go and see you
Big brother, come to my house tonight, I want to see your brother who is far superior to you in strategic and martial arts."
"Ah, I will inform my elder brother now... Thank you, sir!"
Seeing Cao Mi happily salute and agree, Xu Xun secretly sighed that the two brothers were working together in harmony. After the others went out, he looked at Ma Qiao and said, "Is there anything unusual happening in the south of the city these days?"
"Your Majesty, no." Ma Qiao answered cautiously. Seeing Xu Xun's expressionless face, he couldn't tell whether he was satisfied or dissatisfied.
There is news that Jiang Shanfei, who has been imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment for a long time, escaped a few days ago. Because this happened before Shangshu Jiao left office and Shangshu Tu took office, the jailers in the sky jail colluded and did not report it. "
Jiangshanfei?
It took a while for Xu Xun to think of such a person. If this person hadn't gone crazy to threaten Xu Jing, and then assassinated Zhang Cai, some of the previous things would not have gone so smoothly. Regardless of whether the person was ordered to
Whether it was Min or he was being used by others, there was no point in pursuing it. In addition, Jiao Fang was in charge of the punishment department at that time, so he had no intention of reaching out to him, so he gradually dropped the matter. Now he heard this familiar voice again.
He thought about the name for a long time and then looked at Ma Qiao.
"Since you mentioned this, what do you have to say?"
"Yes." Ma Qiao only felt that now that he was standing in front of Xu Xun, the pressure was greater than before. At this moment, he quickly bowed and said, "Your Excellency, your position is no higher and more powerful than before, and you should have a few more masters around you.
Attendance, otherwise if anything happens to me, these subordinates will be blamed for their death." It was easy to finish such a precise sentence. Seeing that Xu Xun had no intention of objecting, he laughed along with him.
He said, "So when your Excellency went to Jiangnan before, I recruited a few masters from old acquaintances."
"All your thoughts are being used in places you shouldn't be using!"
Xu Xun laughed and cursed. Seeing Ma Qiao keep saying yes, he thought for a while and then nodded and said: "Okay, bring the person to me in the next two days and let me have a look. If it is as good as you said, I will
I have received such kindness from you.”….
But how could Jiang Shanfei escape from the prison of the Ministry of Punishment so easily when he was alone? There is clearly something fishy about this matter, so Xichang and Jinyiwei must investigate it carefully, and don't let a little person ruin things!
"Yes, yes." Ma Qiao was trying to test, but when Xu Xun said this, he felt happy and quickly took advantage of the situation and suggested, "Besides, it's getting late now. Since you want to go back to the city, why don't you go back to the city?"
Take a carriage. Firstly, you can block the wind and sand, and secondly, you can rest up and refresh yourself. There happened to be a southern businessman from Tongjiaqiao who was doing business here in the humble position and donated a good car..."
"Okay, this matter is up to you, no need to say more."
The whole day was spent riding horses back and forth. Although his riding skills were already quite good, Xu Xun was indeed a little tired. At this time, he couldn't help but yawned. When Maqiao arranged the car, he arrived
When I looked in front of the car, I saw that there was a layer of bamboo strips on the top of the car. It was obviously pasted with cloth and then brushed with tung oil two or three times. The car was made of rosewood, but it was not painted maroon black, but natural.
The oil truck, hidden nail curtain hooks and other packages were not made of gold or silver, but white copper, which did not look luxurious. Satisfied, he bent down and entered the carriage, and saw that the seat was under a smooth buffalo leather cushion.
There is also an ice basin placed in the space, and a glazed tile lamp is hung on the wall of the carriage. In summer, there is no door, and there are two layers of bamboo curtains and gauze curtains to block the wind and sand, which is extremely comfortable.
"After all, it's the southerners who enjoy it." After Xu Xun sat down, he saw Ma Qiao sticking his head in again. He smiled and said, "I'll accept the good thing you borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha. Look back and watch your side. Don't do it again."
Too careless!”
Since there were lights in the car, Xu Xun had no choice but to take out the letter Cao Mi brought and read it while walking on the road. Cao Xiong's tone in the letter was very humble, thanking him repeatedly for his support to Cao Mi, and also being straightforward.
Xu Xun did not find anything strange about the other party's reaction.
In the Ming Dynasty, the military generals sweated and sweated in front of them, fighting for a title, and that was the end. However, it was difficult for the border town generals to have much say in the court. In order to obtain the holy favor, they often had to choose someone to depend on.
.Have you not noticed that the future famous General Qi is not claiming to be the prime minister’s lackey?
Xu Xun, who put the letter back into the envelope, closed his eyes and pondered for a while, and suddenly thought of something he had never noticed before. Cao Mi seemed to have said that his family belonged to the military household of Xi'an Zuowei, and that was not Liu Jin's.
A fellow countryman? Since he could take advantage of the opportunity to go back to Nanjing and bring in two heavyweights, how could Liu Jin not think of the hometown party?
When it's time to recruit people, he can't be soft!
When we returned to Wu'anhou Hutong, the scorching sun that had been raging during the day had finally set helplessly on the west mountain, leaving room for the steaming heat on the earth to recede. Some sounds of blowing and beating came from the Wu'anhou Mansion next to Xing'anbo Mansion.
There were also quite a few guests and horses coming and going at the gate, as if there was some happy event at home. However, compared to the current Xing'an Bo Mansion where the master and the housekeeper's young housewife are not here, this bustle seems insignificant.
As soon as Xu Xuncai arrived at the gate, he learned that there were dozens of people asking for an audience or coming to give gifts throughout the day. Some were foreign officials coming to Beijing for pilgrimage, some specially congratulating him on his promotion to the right commander, and of course there were also Jinlingshi
The people who came here to ask for help from his fellow countrymen were all there, and even now there are still some people who have not left. Cars and horses were parked in front of the door. As for the letters and posts sent from various places, it was even more painful for Jin Liu, who did not know a few big characters.
Word.
"Then what's your last plan?"
When Jin Liu saw Xu Xun looking at him jokingly, he could only say with a grimace: "Fortunately, Mr. Zhang came early in the morning and met many guests in succession. When he learned that the letters were piling up, he had already ordered the young master to deliver the things.
After entering the young master’s study, Mr. Tang was there to help with the selection after he came back in the evening.”….
"Master Zhang is just here to help meet these people, and you actually bother him with selecting letters!" Xu Xun was angry and funny. Seeing Jin Liu drooping his head, he couldn't blame him when he thought about it, so he immediately nodded and said,
"Forget it, I can't blame you for this. Go ahead and tell the person at the door that I have been selecting soldiers all day long. I am exhausted at this time and I really can't muster up the energy to go see them. I understand my kindness. As for
When it comes to gifts, first write down the person you are giving it to and where they live, and then take care of it later.”
After giving these instructions, when Jin Liu agreed and ran away, Xu Xun had to consider a plan to expand his manpower. Knowing that Zhang Cai and Tang Yin were both in his outer study, he went straight there. When he saw a man
Zhang's desk was filled with all kinds of letters and posts. He smiled bitterly and said, "What does it feel like to have a door full of documents? Now I finally understand."
"You should be happy about the good things that others can't even imagine." Zhang Cai pointed to the letters on the desk with a smile, and said meaningfully, "Looking at the place of origin and signature, Bohu and I
I just picked out these few letters. One is a letter from the Xuanfu Commander-in-Chief Zhang Jun, the second is a letter from the Datong Commander-in-Chief Zhuang Jian, and the third is a letter from the Trilateral Commander-in-Chief Yang Governor."
Xu Xun opened the three letters that Zhang Cai pointed out one by one. Seeing that Zhang Jun and Zhuang Jian both congratulated him on his promotion and tactfully mentioned that the emperor would definitely give him a world certificate, he remembered that Zhu Houzhao had indeed made such a promise.
, but insisted that Zhou Qiniang would not cash in until the matter was completed. He couldn't help but laugh. He had friendship with these two generals during the war, but it was more reliable than a simple exchange of interests, so he pondered for a moment and then smiled.
The two men's letters were handed to Zhang Cai.
"It's hard for me to find time. Please help me answer one or two questions.
Just say thank you and remember, Xuanfu Datong is a first-class important place, please pay more attention to them, the emperor will definitely not forget them. In addition, ask them about Governor Liu Yu, the more detailed the better."
But he was not busy opening Yang Yiqing's letter. He went to see Tang Bohu again. Sure enough, Tang Bohu was holding letters from Lin Han and Zhang Fuhua in his hands. Knowing that it was for Jinyiwei's personal use, he gave the letter sent by the two men through ordinary post to Jiayuan.
When it was urgently delivered to him, he opened it first. As expected, Zhang Fuhua said that after entering the capital, he would rectify the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Lin Han said that he would try to get rid of the ministers after Ma Wensheng.
However, neither of them mentioned anything about Fu Que. They only said that they would talk to him in detail after arriving in the capital. Calculating the time, the two of them should have not set off yet, so he put the two letters that he did not need to reply to next to him, but it turned out that
I looked at Yang Yiqing’s letter.
Yang Yiqing's letter was simple, without much greeting, and had only one central meaning - to recommend the Ningxia guerrilla general Qiu Yue and the Ningxia West Road general Feng Zhen, both of whom were generals from three towns in Shaanxi. Thinking of the Cao brothers tonight
When he came over, he smiled at Zhang Cai and Tang Yin and said, "I'm afraid there will be two groups of guests at home tonight. If you are free, how about meeting with me?"
Zhang Cai immediately asked: "Who is the unknown guest?"
"One is Uncle Jingyang. The other two..." Xu Xun paused for a moment, then said with a smile, "In a few days, he will issue a decree and be promoted to the chief military officer guarding Guyuan. Now he is the deputy guarding Yansui.
The second son of General Cao Xiong."
Although Zhang Cai has been working in the official department for many years and is not too careful in military strategy, he has been recommended as a military commander after all, so he naturally knows what this means. Xuanfu Datong, and now Guyuan, who is under Xu Xun's command
He has already won over the generals of the three towns. Although the current generals of the Ming Dynasty are not hereditary from father to son, as long as Xu Xun can protect the three towns, it will be a great force. What's more, Yang Yiqing seems to be not enough.
Two more generals were recommended from the pocket.
As for Tang Yin, he was indispensable. He had never thought of being a counselor or anything like that. Since he was a guest and his father-in-law, it was natural for the host's family to entertain guests and for him to accompany them.
After Xu Xun and Zhang Cai Tang Yin had dinner, Cao Mi brought his brother Cao Qian over. Although he was young, he was still a member of an aristocratic family. He knew that his brothers were outsiders, so of course he would not rush to the door to enjoy the meal. And Cao Mi
Qian did not bring his father's gifts right now. After all, being seen giving gifts at night would be more suspicious than giving gifts during the day. However, neither of them expected that Xu Xun would have other guests that night.
When he saw Bo Shenying of Jingyang and Zhang Cai, who was now idle at home, in the Xu Mansion's study, Cao Mi, who was usually responsible for sorting out documents for his father and replying to letters from various parties, immediately got into high spirits.
It is said that Shenying is the son of Liu Jin who has just been promoted to the eunuch of the ceremonial department. Now when Xu Xun meets their brothers, Shenying is present. Could it be that these two are one? He has also heard of Zhang Cai.
He had just lost his position as the doctor of the Wenxuan Department. Looking at this situation, could he be making a comeback? If both of them are Xu Xun's confidants, and they have a close relationship with Xu Xun, two of the four gentlemen of Nandu who are about to go north also have their mentor Yang Yiqing.
, this Xu Dang has already put up a show!
ps: I hate the end of the month the most. I am annoyed by asking for monthly votes... But now, excluding the general list and new books, it is actually the seventh in the history category. It is really confusing! There are 464 votes early in the morning.
There are thirty-six votes left before five hundred, sixty-six is a lucky number...