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Chapter 688
In the eyes of Hong Chengchou, governor of Jiliao, Wu Sangui, the commander-in-chief of the Ningyuan regiment, is the one he has the most high hopes for.

Although Cao Bianjiao under his command is the bravest, has made many meritorious deeds, and is uncompromisingly loyal, but in his eyes, he is still a bit poor in strategy. .

But Wu Sangui was different, he came from a family of generals in western Liaoning, and many of his family and relatives were famous military generals outside the pass.

What's more rare is that this person is extremely intelligent and eager to learn. Although he has only reached his thirties, he is not only excellent in martial arts, he is also good at foot combat, riding and shooting, and he is calm, resourceful and resourceful, and his military strategy is also quite outstanding.

If he stays by his side and teaches Jing years carefully so that he can serve the imperial court loyally, he will be able to drive many generals from Liaoxi generals' families to follow suit.

What's more, Hong Chengchou has always wanted to integrate the power of the general family in western Liaoning, thinking that Wu Sangui is definitely the best candidate for the imperial court. The nearly [-] new troops he trained in Ningyuan were extremely strong.

Thinking of this, Hong Chengchou asked softly, "How is your father doing recently? Do you often come here for books?"

Wu Sangui leaned back on the horse and clasped his fists and said: "Thank you for your concern. My lord has recently received the emperor's kindness to live in the capital and travel freely in the forest. Although he is almost sixty years old, he is still considered healthy.

There was still a letter yesterday, only saying that saving Jinzhou is the most important thing, the emperor is worried about this matter, and when he went to court, he often asked about the military situation outside the customs, and he sighed and worried a lot. "

Hearing this, Hong Chengchou's heart suddenly became heavy, and then Zhang Ruoqi, the commander in chief, interrupted and said: "The Holy Majesty is worried about Liao affairs day and night, and we are ministers, how can we sit idly by and watch as a master of pine brocade. To relieve the worries of the Sacred Heart."

Hong Chengchou ignored Zhang Ruoqi's words, he didn't show any signs of expression, just smiled and continued to ask Wu Sangui: "What's the news about the capital?"

Wu Sanguice was on the horse, and replied with a respectful expression: "My lord also mentioned that because of the fall of Luoyang and Xiangyang, the loss of feudal titles, and Yang Wuling's suicide in Shashi, the emperor was moody for a month or two, and all the officials went to court. Shi Linlin was afraid, but it has gradually recovered recently.

These situations have long been known to the governors, and it is not news. "

Hong Chengchou nodded frequently, and then asked Zhang Cheng who was riding his horse on the other side: "General Zhongchen, which battalion of soldiers and horses do you want to keep to garrison Changling Mountain, are you sure?"

Zhang Chengce was on the horse, clasped his fists and said, "Reporting to the governor, at the end, we plan to leave more than [-] soldiers from Zhang Guodong's department to garrison Changling Mountain, and put a part of the carriages into his battalion, so as to enhance the power of the camp's firearms and ensure that Xingshan is safe. lose."

Hong Chengchou didn't say a word, and rode his horse slowly towards Ningyuan City.

Since the beginning of June, when Zhang Cheng led the army to Ningyuan, he has become more and more interested in it. Several military meetings, there are often shocking words, from proposing to investigate the falsehood of slaves and thieves, to advocating the joint training of all the towns, and then yesterday. Arguing about food safety.

Although some proposals seem to be at odds with his own military strategy, but after careful consideration now, most of his proposals are correct, and no other purpose is mixed in them. It can be seen that Zhang Cheng is still loyal to the country.

Of course, in Hong Chengchou's heart, Wu Sangui is still more valued. After all, he is now his student. If he spends some effort to train him, he will not only educate talents for the country, but also benefit his own family. .

But he always felt that although Zhang Cheng had no family roots, for some reason, he was always overwhelmed by Wu Sangui.

After thinking about it, he felt that perhaps it was because Zhang Cheng had no family roots that he could have no worries and decide everything on his own, while Wu Sangui had to think a lot, and he had to take into account the thoughts of many people, such as his uncle and grandparents. Big birthday, father Wu Xiang and others.

The Liaoxi generals are intertwined, and their interior is also the most complicated. Many things are entangled. Even with the support of Governor Hong Chengchou, Wu Sangui can only train the new army, but cannot completely integrate the Liaoxi generals.

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They rode their horses for only two miles when Hong Chengchou suddenly stopped beside the road. He looked to the right for a while at a beach full of reeds about three miles away, raised his hand and pointed there with his whip, and said to Wu Sangui: "General Changbo, please send One must not be careless in burning that reed."

Wu Sangui replied: "Yes, Governor, the general will order people to burn that reed right now."

Wu Sangui turned around and ordered a small school following him to take people to burn the reed, but Hong Chengchou did not go forward, but waited here.

Commander Zhang Ruoqi smiled and said to Hong Chengchou: "Governor Hong has been in the army for a long time, so he is naturally cautious in every way, but from the perspective of his humble position, this place is still far away from the slaves, and there will definitely be no captives coming.

What's more, there is no large army of food and fodder stored near this beach. Even if the captives came, they would not go to the reed beach. "

Hong Chengchou shook his head and said: "We must be more careful about military affairs, on the one hand, we must beware of slaves and thieves coming to burn my food and fodder, and on the other hand, we must also beware of any changes in the war.

On weekdays, it is still necessary to be prepared for danger in times of peace, not to mention the word 'safety' cannot be said today. "

The crowd waited until several fires and smoke rose from the reed beach before Hong Chengchou led a group of people and headed towards Ningyuan City.

When he was about to enter the city gate, Wu Sangui slowed down his horse, and said to Xie Sixin, Li Song, and Liu Zizheng who were behind Hong Chengchou, "Sangui prepares a little wine, please come to the humble house for Xiaoxu, will the teachers appreciate it?"

They were all Hong Chengchou's confidants and staff members, so they naturally knew his relationship with Wu Sangui, so they all agreed with a smile, but Liu Zizheng declined slightly, and under the persuasion of several people, he readily agreed.

Wu Sangui clasped his fists at Zhang Cheng again and said with a smile: "General Zhongchen, please come to the mansion for a briefing, how about it?"

Zhang Cheng had gotten along well with Wu Sangui during this time, not to mention that he had already greeted him earlier, but now it was just a show, so he readily agreed.

Zhang Ruoqi had already received Wu Sangui's invitation before, he rode his horse back and said, "I'll go to General Wu's mansion to bother you, so I just took this opportunity to discuss military affairs with the two generals, and also to pay homage to some old gentlemen. What a blessing!"

The military period for entering Songjin has been set, and Zhang Ruoqi is in a very good mood, not as young, impetuous and aggressive as before.

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Although Wu Sangui was born in a family of generals, he also studied with famous teachers when he was young, and he became more arty when he was an adult. Therefore, his study room is very spacious and bright, but it is the inheritance of the family style of the generals, decorated with painted pillars and carved beams, and a dazzling array of furnishings. It makes people feel that there is more than luxury but not enough elegance.

He also has a piano and a sword in his study room, but it can be seen from a glance that it is fake and elegant. As a study room, all kinds of books are naturally indispensable, but some books are covered with dust, obviously they have not been turned over for a long time.

On one side, there is a crystal mountain on an antique shelf, with a water gall inside, crystal clear and flowing, such a crystal mountain, with water gall naturally formed, is really rare.

Several calligraphy and paintings of celebrities hung on the wall, including paintings by Tang Yin and Wang Mian, as well as Dong Qichang's calligraphy. At that time, Dong Qichang's calligraphy was the most popular.

There is a couplet, which does not look like a famous work:
"A shadow of a sword is left in front of the flowers in the deep courtyard
The sound of scattered books under the lamp in a secluded room"

While everyone was waiting to judge, Ma Shaoyu was really late in joining the army.

(End of this chapter)