It seems that Huang Zhong is not an idle person. He actually asked Liu Zhong to secretly recruit troops and train thousands of soldiers for Young Master Liu Qi. What a huge appetite, Liu Zhong was moved and sighed helplessly: "To be honest, General, I have it too."
According to this plan, the prince's palace has a little money, but there is not enough food and grass to support ten thousand soldiers. I am afraid that too much movement will arouse Cai Mao's suspicion, so I only trained these one hundred valley soldiers to protect the prince."
Huang Zhong also showed a hint of helplessness: "Well, can we raise a thousand troops?"
Liu Zhong hesitated for a moment and said: "It's acceptable, but I still need to report back to the Young Master before making a decision."
Huang Zhong said: "OK, we will discuss the matter of training thousands of troops when the prince reports on his duties in Xiangyang."
Liu Zhong and Huang Zhong discussed it for most of the night, and arranged Huang Zhong in the Huaguo Mountain base camp through six secret passages. From then on, Huang Zhong lived in the valley and never showed up again, working day and night on how to create an invincible army for his son Liu Qi.
Thousands of elite troops.
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Just when the Huang Mansion was looted by five hundred swordsmen sent by Zhang Yun, Huang Zhong's son Huang Xu took his mother, housekeeper Huang Lao and several maids in the mansion with Chen Jin, Chen Yin, Chen Tong and Chen Tiesi.
The general Wei rushed to Xinye overnight.
The horses kept running until the third watch, when Mrs. Huang, who was drowsy in the carriage, was awakened by a few sneezes. Her heart was pounding and she hurriedly ordered the carriage to stop.
Huang Xu got out of the car and asked, "Mom, what happened?"
Mrs. Huang was still frightened: "I had a nightmare just now when I was sleeping. I dreamed of a fire in my house, and I sneezed in the middle of the night. I'm afraid your father is in danger."
Huang Xu was startled for a moment. It was so effective. He had sneezed a few times just now. He was connected to his parents by flesh and blood, and his heart was connected. Sneezing was telepathy. It felt like nine out of ten that his father was in danger, and Cai Hao was a man with a grudge.
As a person who never sleeps, I wonder if my father can escape this disaster?
But Huang Xu couldn't express his worries, so he comforted Mrs. Huang and said, "Mom is too worried. She has been running all the way, and the wind is blowing in her face. There is no need to make a fuss if she sneezes a few times. My father has always been loyal and loyal, so nothing will happen to her."
Mrs. Huang pressed her chest, thinking that her husband Huang Zhong in Xiangyang was in trouble and could not take care of it. She was afraid that Cai Hao would send troops to chase her. She calmed down, waved her hand and said calmly: "Xu'er, hurry up and rush to the new wilderness."
"Yes." Huang Xu saw his mother's thoughts and thought that he would wait until he returned to Xinye. If his father Huang Zhongguo was murdered by Cai Mao, the revenge would be avenged sooner or later.
Huang Xu and his party traveled day and night, sleeping in the open air. Since Jingzhou was relatively stable, it was safer to enter Nanyang County. Since Liu Qi went to Xinye to suppress bandits, the powerful Black Mountain bandit Zhang Yan's general Du Chang was wiped out by Liu Qi.
Regarding the local tycoons from Echeng who were born in Dongxiangma, they were all subdued by Liu Qi, and almost no bandits in Nanyang County dared to cause trouble.
It only took three or five days for Huang Xu and his mother to arrive in Xinye two days ahead of Liu Biao's messenger.
At the gate of Xinye City, Wen Dai was patrolling the city. He saw Huang Xu and Chen Jin, Chen Yin and other guards from the Young Master's Mansion arriving in two carriages. They hurriedly welcomed Mrs. Huang out of the city. They met Mrs. Huang and exchanged greetings. Wen
Dai then personally sent Mrs. Huang, Huang Xu and others to Xinye County.
Arriving at the county government, Wen Dai sent someone to inform the young master Liu Qi.
Liu Qi was discussing with Jiang Wan, Zhang Ermazi and others about wheat harvesting, grain storage and earthquake prevention. When he heard that Mrs. Huang and his family had arrived in Xinye, he hurriedly welcomed them out of the house.
When Huang Xu saw Liu Qi leading a few people in official uniforms out of the county government, he shouted loudly: "Young Master."
Liu Qi nodded towards Huang Xu, walked straight to Mrs. Huang, and bowed with joy: "I didn't know that my wife was here, and I missed her from afar. I hope you will forgive me."
A year later, Liu Qi looked even more handsome and burly than when he was in Xiangyang. He exuded the air of a general, and his sword-shaped eyebrows were unusually eye-catching. Madam Huang secretly sighed, Young Master Liu Qi, such a young man, already has millions of soldiers in his chest.
"Young Master, there is no need to be polite, where is Wudie?" Mrs. Huang looked around the crowd, but her daughter Huang Wudie was not there. She raised her eyebrows slightly, and the first thing she said was that she cared about her daughter Huang Wudie, and mother and daughter were connected.
Liu Qi said: "Junior Sister can't stay idle. A few days ago, we recruited a hundred female soldiers and went to the school field to train. I will send someone to invite Junior Sister to come over. Senior Sister will rest in the post for the time being."
Liu Qi welcomed Mrs. Huang into the house, and casually introduced Jiang Wan, Zhang Ermazi and others to Mrs. Huang as they walked.
Entering the county house, passing through several corridors, and arriving at the county magistrate's post, Mother Chen and several maids, old and young, were immediately busy taking care of her. Liu Qi ordered a few more dishes for lunch to welcome Mrs. Huang and his party.
After seeing the elegant and dignified county government, Mrs. Huang felt the magnanimity of the young master Liu Qi. The young master's movements revealed a temperament that is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. Heroes have been born since ancient times. It seems that the young master Liu Qi is no longer the indolent and indolent person who was rumored in Xiangyang City a few years ago.
The playboy has become a heroic boy.
Sitting down in the elegant living room, Mrs. Huang told the truth: "Sir, my wife came to Xinye to avoid trouble."
Liu Qi was surprised and said: "How can you say this?"
Mrs. Huang sighed: "Oh, your master's fiery temper offended Cai Zhonglang and ordered me to take Xu'er to join the young master overnight."
Liu Qi said angrily: "Oh, it's that Cai Mao again."
Huang Xu untied his armor at the right moment, took out the brocade pouch from it, presented it to him, and said, "Butler Liu Zhong asked me to hand over this brocade pouch to the young master. He also said that the young master will go to Xiangyang to report on his duties in the near future. Please forgive me."
The young master will enter the city according to the route in the bag."
Liu Qi took the bag of tips and said to himself as he opened it: "Reporting on the work in Xiangyang?"
Huang Xu said: "Yes, father said that the lord has sent a messenger, and my mother and I rode ahead to Xinye."
Liu Qi opened the brochure bag, and inside it was Zhang's latest military geography map of Xiangyang, which marked Cai Mao's troop deployment, and used arrows to mark the route Liu Qi should take when he went to Xiangyang to report on his duties. The purpose was very obvious, which was to avoid being plotted by Cai Hao on the way.
"Okay, I got it." When Liu Qi looked at the map, he couldn't help but gasped. It seemed that within one year, when Liu Qi expanded his army to 10,000 in Xinye, Cai Mao was not idle in Xiangyang City, and even increased his army to 3,000.
Wan has become Liu Biao's strongest opponent in governing the seven counties of Jingxiang, which also means that the power struggle between Liu Qi and Cai Mao will be more difficult in the future.
Liu Qi put away the Xiangyang military map, faced Wen Dai and said: "General Dai."
Wen Dai came out: "Here."
Liu Qi said: "Hurry up and arrange a simple and refreshing courtyard in the hotel for Mrs. Huang and his family to live. If Mrs. Huang has any requirements, they must be arranged after the meal."
Wen Dai obeyed the order and went out of the hall to arrange Mrs. Huang's residence.
Mrs. Huang leaned forward and said, "Thank you, sir."
Liu Qi briefly chatted with Mrs. Huang and asked about the situation in Xiangyang. As they were talking, they saw Huang Wudie, wearing a red brocade cloak and military armor, trotting into the hall with a heroic appearance. He saw Mrs. Huang far away.
Then she shouted happily: "Mom, why did you come to Xinye and didn't write to me so that my daughter could pick you up?"
Mrs. Huang was stunned when she saw Huang Wudie dressed in military uniform. She thought about what Liu Qi said about Huang Wudie recruiting a hundred female soldiers. Her daughter Huang Wudie, who was adventurous and fond of martial arts, was training in Xinye every day.
"You girl, if you are not a good tailor, why did you lead an army?" Mrs. Huang complained, but her tone was full of affection.
"Mom, you know everything." Huang Wudie jumped up to Mrs. Huang, took Mrs. Huang's arm, and looked affectionate. When she saw Huang Xu and Liu Qi together, she shouted softly:
"Brother, you are here too."
Huang Xu was very generous and said with a smile: "How are you, sister."
Huang Wudie leaned on her mother's shoulder and whispered: "I'm fine."
Seeing that Huang Wudie seemed to be turning a blind eye to Young Master Liu Qi, Mrs. Huang pushed her gently with her arm, indicating that Huang Wudie should also say hello to Young Master. However, Huang Wudie did not speak. Mrs. Huang became anxious and reminded: "Die
Son, why don’t you pay homage to the young master?”
Huang Wudie pouted and said: "Hmph, the eldest son is so arrogant. My mother is here and she didn't even tell me that she was here."
Mrs. Huang hurriedly said: "How can the girl talk? She is no older than the young master. When my mother and your brother came to Xinye, the young master didn't know about it."
Huang Wudie looked at Liu Qi angrily, knowing that she had wrongly blamed the young master, but she changed the subject: "Mother and brother have been traveling together and are tired. I will help you go to the bedroom to rest first."
Mrs. Huang hesitated for a moment and said: "Young Master just asked General Dai to make arrangements. Just wait for General Dai."
"Mom, don't wait any longer. Let's go to my place to have a rest first." Huang Wudie forced her mother to leave.
Huang Xu also wanted to follow, but Huang Wudie waved his hand to stop him and said, "Brother, you and the young master haven't seen each other for a long time, so please chat more."
Mrs. Huang was concerned about Huang Wudie's daily life in Xinye and wanted to see what kind of place her daughter lived, so she got up and said goodbye to Liu Qi, Jiang Wan and others.
Huang Wudie and Liu Qi had an affair on their way to Changshan to visit Zhao Yun. After returning to Xiangyang, they lived together without marriage.
Huang Wudie did not have a separate yard. Huang Wudie's boudoir was actually like the bridal chamber where Liu Qi and Liu Qi lived together in the county magistrate's post, so Huang Wudie was not embarrassed to let his brother Huang Xu come.
Liu Qi's bedroom was right next to the living room of the County Magistrate's Post Office. It only took 200 steps to reach it after turning around a rockery, passing a small bridge and flowing water, and passing through a corridor with carved dragons and paintings.
It is said to be a bedroom, but it is a unique Hui-style courtyard, with a small pond, sweet-scented osmanthus trees, and bluestone paving. The entire indoor building is antique. There is an old maid brought from Xiangyang Gongzi Mansion, Mrs. Chen, who is sweeping water and pruning branches in the courtyard.
When Mother Chen saw Huang Wudie holding Mrs. Huang's arm and walking over, chatting and laughing affectionately, she was stunned and hurriedly greeted Huang Wudie: "Hello, Mrs. Huang."
"Okay." Mrs. Huang responded, but she was confused in her heart. The old maids in Mr. Daqing's mansion are all good at recognizing people. This old mother has never seen me, so how did she know that I am Mrs. Huang?
"Okay." At the same time as Mrs. Huang responded, Huang Wudie also responded with a "good". The word "good" almost knocked Mrs. Huang unconscious. Could it be that the old mother was greeting her daughter Huang Wudie?
?Could it be that Huang Wudie has become the wife of the young master Liu Qi?
Mrs. Huang couldn't tell whether she was happy or worried for a moment. She calmed down, stopped, stared at Huang Wudie with a stern look, and asked: "Die'er, what's going on?"
Huang Wudie's face turned red, she gained courage, and said softly: "Mother, I have a baby with you..."
Mrs. Huang turned pale with shock and exclaimed: "What, you and the young master are both married?"