Ten Capitals, Nine Observations, Eight Poles, Seven Yuans, Six Divisions, Five Elders Compete for Da

The next day.

early morning.

The dawn in the Western Regions was dry and cold, but when falling to the top of Dragon Cliff, they buried pots to make rice, and cooked dozens of hot soup pots, and the heat and fragrance were intertwined and overflowing.

"Dinner!"

Jiang Chen picked up a bowl of broth with his right hand, then grabbed two biscuits with his right hand, and took a bite first.

Seeing that the five hundred masters of ginger ate first, the two thousand Qingzhou soldiers cheered and gathered around the soup pot, drinking soup and eating cakes.

Although there is no difference in food, they are all broth and biscuits, but in the army, strict discipline and status are integrated into the thinking of almost every soldier.

The Yellow Emperor once said:

"There are hundreds of battles between monarchs and ministers in one day."

The courtiers will be very careful to hide their true intentions in order to test the monarch; the monarch can only punish the courtiers by mastering the law.

Even the old emperor, if he breaks the rules, lowers his status, and tells the common people that "all men are created equal", he will definitely be dissuaded by a letter from the officials.

For example.

Only when Jiang Chen took a bite of the food first, could the Qingzhou soldiers feast on it.

This is the discipline of the Qingzhou Army, and this is the dignity of the Eighteenth Battalion!
In the past ten years, only one person in the Eighteenth Battalion has received such treatment.

That is Zhang Longxiang.

but now.

But it became Jiang Chen.

In the eyes of two thousand Qingzhou soldiers.

Although Jiang Chen's current military position is only a leader of the Five Hundred Battalions, since last night, he has been recognized by Zhang Longxiang, and he has a high probability of becoming the new leader of the Eighteenth Battalion.

The Zhang family in Qingzhou, even though they were sad about the death of their own son, would definitely support Jiang Chen who was recognized by Zhang Longxiang.

Jiang Chen's future development in the Qingzhou Army can be described as:
The potential is endless!

"But this potential can only be put to use when I become Captain Wilderness!" Jiang Chen sat in front of the soup pot and smiled lightly.

The soldiers also discussed in low voices, and some even complained for Jiang Chen:
"Those military judges are too slow in their work. With the merits of General Jiang, we should have been promoted to Commander-in-Chief long ago!"

"How can a commander be enough?"

"Jiang Wubaizhu's strength is not a problem against a Qingzhou general who was born in the Zhang family. Look at the two masters, Zhang Shan and Zhang Si. Obviously, they were not favored by Wei Wuhou, so they were reduced to staying behind in Xili. .”

"Ahem, be careful, the Western Regions are not illegal."

"What are you afraid of? With General Jiang's potential, he can become the new lieutenant of our [-]th Battalion within a year or so at most."

"I heard that if you get promoted to captain through hard work, you can get [-] mu of irrigated land~"

"Turtle~"

Many soldiers exclaimed "turtle and turtle", and each of them couldn't help poking their heads into the center of the camp. It seemed that at this moment, Jiang Chen had become a big landlord with tens of thousands of acres of fertile land.

But actually.

Jiang Chen sat in front of the soup pot, leisurely biting off a piece of biscuit sandwiched with mutton, chatting and laughing with Feng Lebin, Fan Liangshan, Ruan Tiehan and other generals, as if he didn't care about his military position and military land at all.

And shortly thereafter.

A veteran commander and three five-hundred masters also let go of their squeamishness, and came over with broth, smiling faces, and took the initiative to talk with "the current five hundred masters, the future Jiang Xiaowei" When talking, the attitude is very friendly.

Jiang Chen also took the initiative to accept these people, and did not treat them as subordinates early on, but communicated with them on an equal footing, which made the four veteran military officers breathe a sigh of relief.

When you are full of wine and food.

There was movement from the foot of the mountain, and a messenger cavalry galloped over and shouted loudly, "Master Jiang Chen, where is he?"

at once.

The whole place was silent.

Many soldiers stopped making noise, and all turned their eyes to the messenger cavalry. Some of them immediately recognized who this person was?
Squad lieutenant.

The lucky one who got the inheritance of Han Dingyuan Hou Banchao.

Most of the soldiers felt a little surprised in their hearts. The dignified successor of Dingyuanhou actually condescended to be a cavalry order?
Today is not easy!

Think about this.

In the hearts of everyone, there was unavoidably a little worry, for fear that something might go wrong.

After all, the death of Zhang Longxiang, the direct son of the Zhang family in Qingzhou, will definitely make the Zhang family furious, who knows who will be angry?
After a while.

The lieutenant recognized Jiang Chen from the crowd at a glance, got off the horse, led the bloody BMW, and strode to the soup pot:

"Master Jiang Wubai, long time no see."

"but--"

"From today onwards, it's time to call you Chief Jiang Qianfu."

The tone is relatively relaxed.

Obviously.

The squad captain's trip was not to ask the teacher for a crime.

then.

He also explained why.

When Jiang Chen entered the Falling Dragon Village again last night.

Zhang Ying had already quietly left, galloped away in the starry night, and arrived at the camp of Zhengxi Army before dawn, explained everything to the general Wei Xuan, and took all the guilt on his shoulders.

Simultaneously.

He also worked hard to stabilize the emotions of many military officers surnamed Zhang.

This morning, everyone, including Jiang Chen, was able to have a safe and sound breakfast, almost all thanks to Zhang Ying.

The lieutenant sighed and said:

"Master Zhang Ying said that he is not a qualified captain and is not good at leading troops. He is also responsible for the death of a thousand Qingzhou veterans and thousands of civilian husbands."

"so."

"Taking all the blame is the last thing he can do for you."

Jiang Chen was silent for a while, then said:

"He's a nice guy."

He is also Zhang Longxiang's good brother.

He is also an excellent captain of Qingzhou.

only.

The superposition of these three identities caused the Qingzhou Army to lose an excellent Qingzhou captain.

The captain let out a long sigh:
"The death of Zhang Longxiang is bound to cause considerable turmoil in Qingzhou."

"So, the general didn't want to dispose of Zhang Ying, so he ordered him to return to Qingzhou by himself..."

Jiang Chen expressed his understanding.

What is Zhang Longxiang's identity?
Prince Qingzhou!
He was supposed to be a special person in [The First Cause of Troubled Times].

With the death of the prince, the competition for the qualification of "Prince" has become the top priority in Qingzhou.

of course.

This is only Qingzhou perspective.

The pattern in Jiang Chen's chest was a little bigger, and he secretly said:
"If Zhang Longxiang is no longer the number one cause of troubled times, then who will become the first pioneer of a large-scale rebellion?"

"Wang Ganju?"

[Note: The luck, strength, and corresponding obligations bestowed by the stars in the troubled times will be transferred to the body of Xiaogu County Magistrate Wang Ganju! 】

…………

Liangzhou.

Dunhuang County, Xiaogu County.

This place was supposed to be the starting point for the transportation of grain from the mainland to the Western Regions, but now, it has become a mess.

Just because-

A group of giant rats of unknown origin actually got into the official warehouse to eat, drink, and excrete wantonly, causing dozens of millions of stones, grain and grass to be corrupted!

This also means.

For at least a month, the Qingzhou Army that has penetrated into the Western Regions will not receive any supplies.

Worse yet!
The matter has been leaked, and even the children in Xiaogu County know about it, and even made up a nursery rhyme:

"Qingzhou Army, go to Loulan, don't have to cover your clothes. Mom asked me why I was crying? There is no food in our bowls!"

There are some things that are not weighed on the scale, and there is no four or two weights;
But if you put it on the scale, you won't be able to weigh a thousand catties!

If the matter of grain corruption has not been spread, then Xiaogu County can stuff part of the spoiled grain, mixed with some urgently collected grain and grass from the local area, and stuff it into the grain truck.

As long as the captain of the grain guard signs it, more than half of this big black pot can be thrown away.

then.

Wang Ganju can resign and apologize, and then put the blame on the old Song head who "I have eaten official food for 30 years, but I haven't knocked out a single old tooth."

This is roughly:
"I'll take the blame and die, you go!"

But by the way!
This matter has already caused a lot of trouble, so under pressure, the county guard sent Chen Lejin, the county supervisor, to investigate the situation.

Once the incident happened, no matter whether it was the county magistrate Wang Ganju or the old Song Tou, even the county lieutenant with the least relationship would surely be killed.

however.

When the potbellied Chen Lejin entered the official road of Xiaogu County in a carriage, his heart skipped a beat.

The county town, where the new year is approaching, should be filled with joy, but the whole county is full of sadness.

In front of the Yamen.

The white-haired old official leaned on a cane and said sadly:

"Sir, you are late."

"Magistrate Wang, went out of the city to inspect the area yesterday, and was met by a horse bandit, and has already died for the country."

Heard this.

Chen Lejin couldn't help feeling suspicious:
"Call out the county magistrate, county lieutenant, and master book."

The old official simply said:
"They went out of the city with County Magistrate Wang, rode horses, and sang our county songs for fun. Suddenly, they were robbed by horse bandits, and even their bodies were thrown into the cliff..."

After listening to the cause and effect.

After Chen Lejin was silent for a long time, he asked:

"Do they have families?"

The old official replied:
"Yes, but most of them live in other counties, and it will take some time to call them."

talking.

The old official took out the land deed of [-] mu of irrigated land from his bosom, put it into Chen Lejin's pocket, and said with deep sorrow:

"The dead are the greatest."

"I hope Shangguan will take pity on you and let the family members of the elders live in peace."

Chen Lejin wanted to agree, but as the old saying goes, "If there is any problem in the area, you can tell by touching the thickness of the red envelope."

As soon as he touched the thick land deed, he couldn't help but shivered, and said in a deep voice:

"Take me to the granary first."

"Yes, my lord."

The old official had no choice but to lead Chen Lejin to the official warehouse.

then.

The barn door was wide open.

Hundreds of thousands of stones of grain piled up into mountains.

Chen Lejingang was about to breathe a sigh of relief, but his nose twitched slightly, sensing an extremely foul smell, he stepped forward quickly, and tore off the grain bag on the surface.

at once.

Large streams of foul smell gushed out.

Chen Lejin turned pale with shock:
"He's his mother!"

"Sure enough, there are big rats!"

then.

He stepped forward quickly, reaching out to push aside other grain bags that were covering the surface.

The more you check, the more shocking you will be!

Almost all of the 80 stones of grain and grass prepared for the Qingzhou army in the official warehouse have been corrupted, and only the grain bags on the surface are still edible.

"This is a capital offense!"

Chen Lejin couldn't help but rejoice, if he accepted the [-] mu of land deed, he might be the one who lost his head in the future, including himself.

It is also at this time.

In the official warehouse.

Suddenly there was a faint sigh:
"Master Chen, why do you have to check so carefully?"

In the darkness, a person walked out. It was Wang Ganju who was supposed to die for the country. He was dressed in white, but there was a slight blood-red starlight shining all over his body.

Seems like...

Seven kills, breaking the army, the unique fierce light of three stars!
Wang Ganju stared at Chen Lejin with a cold face:
"You only need to give me a month, even if it's a waste of money, I will definitely be able to fill this vacancy."

"Ah--"

Chen Lejin sneered:
"repair?"

"Fix the fart!"

"It's just delaying time, so that I can blame others?!"

Chen Lejin's eyes were cold:
"Besides."

"Three months ago, the Qingzhou Army was raided by Loulan Cavalry Commander Yang Yunlang, and they lost part of their food and grass."

"If it is delayed for another month, it will take another month to raise food and grass. Maybe they will be short of food and mutiny before they destroy Loulan!"

Wang Ganju was a little surprised and exclaimed:
"Many officials said that you have always been greedy for money, but you are just a fat-minded person, but seeing you today, you really are not as famous as you meet."

"Even dogs can't smell the stench in the warehouse, but you noticed it immediately."

Chen Lejin snorted coldly:
"I just know in my heart that some money can be taken, and some money is too hot to hold. The old official you chose... gave too much land deeds!"

Wang Qianju was stunned.

I have been an innocent official for decades, and it is really inexperienced to offer a bribe for the first time...

Subsequently.

Chen Lejin warned with a serious tone:
"Wang Ganju, don't make a fearless resistance. If you are captured without a fight, and you can still leave a whole body, I will try my best to take care of you and send your body back to your hometown."

"Other officials involved in the case, their wives and children can save their lives and be accepted as official slaves and official prostitutes."

The voice just fell.

Wang Ganju sneered:
"What about the children of my clan?"

Chen Lejin said calmly:

"As long as you let go of your resistance, I will try my best to fight for you and save their lives."

This is a lie.

Once the corruption of 72 stones of grain and grass is reported to the county, the result will inevitably be frank and lenient, and the nine clans of Wang Ganju will gather happily in the underworld.

and so.

Chen Lejin's real promise is:
Only one life is left to prevent the blood of the Wang family from being cut off.

"Thank you."

Wang Ganju understood the subtext, and made his own choice. He raised his hands and walked slowly towards Chen Lejin.

"call……"

Chen Lejin let out a suffocating breath, and hid the blade in his sleeve.

When Wang Ganju approached within ten steps, Chen Lejin swung his saber out without even the slightest hesitation.

Flashlight!
Wang Ganju, who was supposed to be a weak fortune teller, at this moment, exploded with almost terrifying power, and in just a moment, he caught Chen Lejin's sharp weapon with his bare hands.

"Empty hand into white blade?"

"A mere divination person, when did he possess such ability?"

Before Chen Lejin could react, Wang Ganju stepped forward like a star descending into the world, swung his knife brazenly, and cut off the head of the Dunhuang county supervisor in an instant.

Spike!

puff-

Blood spurts!

Sprinkle Wang Ganju all over.

The clothes that were originally white and refreshing were dyed blood red.

"Why did you choose me?"

"I obviously want to be a good official..."

Wang Ganju sneered, holding a blood-stained weapon, he walked out of the dark and smelly granary step by step.

No-prize quiz: Three stars in troubled times, why did you choose Wang Ganju?