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Chapter 202
The tenth of the first lunar month.

Fuya official house.

Senior civil and military officials of Caizhou hosted a banquet for the new prefect Zuo Guoen.

Due to the search of Zheng's family, Chen Chu and Zuo Guoen had a good cooperation experience, during the meeting, the Tongshan Department gave Zuo Guoen enough face.

The latter is the head of a government after all, if he can cooperate happily, there is no need to offend him.

Talking and laughing at Yan Yanjian, Caizhou's power core made a qualitative decision on Kou Shizhong's case.

Although Kou Shizhong's family background is not as rich as Zheng Yi's, but fly's legs are also meat. In order to rectify the law of the country, the hard and tedious work of ransacking the house, you adults will naturally have to work hard and do it yourself.

The banquet started at noon and did not end until the end of Shenshi.

The guest of honor had a good time, and everyone was fascinated.

After leaving the government office, Chen Chu sent Zhang Chunxiao, who came with Zuo Guoen, to the post house.

Chen Jingyan and Cai Yuan went together.

Inside the inn.

I thought that Zhang Chunxiao would be the first to bring up the issue of the next commander of the Wuwei Army, but unexpectedly, he brought a piece of news that surprised Chen Chu and felt reasonable.

"Chen Dutong came to Beijing to report on his duties. He needs to arrive in Beijing before February [-]th to wait for the interview. If he wants to come, he will receive the official document in a few days."

Speaking of accident, it was because Chen Chu felt that it was a bit sudden.

It is reasonable, because it is customary for the new left-behind chief to come to Beijing for an audience.

Chen Chu, Lao Chen, and Lao Cai made brief eye contact for a moment, and finally said: "Master Zhang, thank you for letting me know in advance, and my subordinates will make preparations early, so we won't miss such an important event."

Indeed, Chen Chu had no reason to refuse if he waited for Duke Wen to be formally summoned.

After talking about this matter, Zhang Chunxiao talked about the appointment of the commander of the Wuwei Army.

A few days ago, Chen Chu nominated Yang Zhen to be the commander of the Wuwei Army, but Zhang Chunxiao never responded. He explained: "The whole Wuwei Army is from Caizhou. Doubt up and down."

Chen Jing'an had already analyzed it for Chen Chu. It was probably because the officials of Henan Province were worried that the left-behind department in Caizhou would become Chen Chu's monopoly and could not be restrained, so they did not agree to continue to let the Tongshan faction take charge of the Wuwei Army.

Chen Chu pondered for a moment, and said, "Your Excellency is still thoughtful. I wonder if there is someone in your mind?"

"Wu Weijun is Chen Dutong's subordinate, can Chen Dutong choose someone?" Zhang Chunxiao asked the question again.

If he nominates a commander for airborne, Chen Chu will definitely disagree, and it will destroy the initial mutual trust between the two sides, so it is better to listen to the latter's opinion first.

Chen Chu frowned and thought for a long time, but said: "What do you think about Jiang Huaixion who is stationed in the Humen Mountain Military Village?"

Zhang Chunxiao stroked his beard and was silent for a moment, "Alright."

Before coming, Zhang Chunxiao did some research and knew that Jiang Huaixiong was an upright person and was born in the Wuwei Army, so he had intended to be the commander of the Wuwei Army, so it was naturally great to be able to say it from Chen Chu.

When it was getting dark, Chen Chu and the others bid farewell and left the post house.

As the lanterns came on, the atmosphere of the New Year in Caizhou City had not yet faded, and the three of them strolled along the streets of Caizhou with rare interest.

Unlike Chen Jingyan, who was looking forward to the new atmosphere in Caizhou's future, Cai Yuan was a little dignified. Finally, when he was about to part, he suddenly said: "The third child, the water in Tokyo is deep, and I am a little worried about the fifth child's departure. Could you trouble Mr. Liu Chuan to accompany the old man?" Go every five times, and then go back to your hometown when you return?"

Hey, that's a good proposal, Chen Chu smiled and bowed to his elder brother Yue.

Chen Jingyan thought about it seriously, nodded and said: "Brother is thoughtful, when I go back, I will talk to Shouqian, and ask him to return home later."

At the end of Youshi.

Liu Baishun and Xiang Jing accompanied Jiang Huaixiong into Legus Street.

Tomorrow is the day when Chen Dutong agreed to allocate food, and Jiang Huaixiong brought two dozen soldiers into the city ahead of schedule today.

For the sake of Liu Baishun, an officer from the Zhenhuai Army, the sergeant who came with him was arranged to rest in the Zhenhuai Army Guest House.

Xiang Jing was still amazed until now, "Old Liu, serving as a soldier in your Zhenhuai Army, his grandma is lucky!"

"What about you and us? Aren't we all soldiers of Chen Dutong?" Liu Baishun laughed.

"Hehe, yes, yes." Xiang Jing said with a smile.

But I don't think so in my heart. They are all Chen Dutong's soldiers, but your Zhenhuai army is much more nourishing than our miserable Wuwei army.

After a while, Jiang Huaixiong stopped outside a yard facing the street, then opened the door and walked in, "Mother, madam, I'm back."

"This is Jiang Yuhou's house?" Liu Baishun asked in surprise, and held back the second half of the sentence 'Why is it so dilapidated'.

But Xiang Jing also guessed what he meant, shook his head and sighed: "Marquis Yu doesn't scrape the salaries of the brothers, it is not bad to count on his meager salary to give his family a place to stay in Caizhou City."

A movement was heard in the house, and a woman in her 30s came out, followed by three children of different ages.

"Husband!"

"father!"

"Daddy."

"Daddy, Daddy, mother stewed a big fat chicken"

The five-year-old Yao'er ran forward with a milky voice and opened her arms for a hug.

Jiang Huaixiong, who was born with a bitter melon face, couldn't help showing a warm smile, and hugged his son in his arms. He wanted to ask his wife where he got the money to buy chickens, but in the dim light, he found that his wife, three This child is all wearing new clothes, but they are still made of fine brocade!

Such good news, Jiang Huaixiong's monthly salary can't buy two feet, when did the family get so much spare money?
Jiang Huaixiong couldn't help but change his expression, looked at his wife, Mrs. Liang, and said in a deep voice, "Where did you get the money to buy such extravagant materials!"

"." Liang seemed a little nervous.

Without waiting for the mother to reply, the youngest son in her arms said happily: "Daddy, a beautiful fairy aunt came to our house two days ago and gave us good cloth and delicious food. The cakes are delicious, and I returned them before leaving. Mother gave a lot of silver to my sister for hairpins, and to my child for a golden lock."

Yao'er counted on his fingers.

Jiang Huaixiong's expression became more and more ugly, he put down the child in his arms first, and then looked at Liang Shi, "Who is that person?"

"Yes, the eldest lady of Chen Dutong's family."

Mrs. Liang stammered.

Hearing this, Xiang Jing gave Liu Baishun a strange look.

Since ancient times, it has only been heard that lower officials give gifts to upper officials, but who ever heard of upper officials giving gifts to lower officials?

"What did I tell you before! Don't take money for nothing!"

Jiang Huaixiong's face was dark, and his voice became more and more serious.

"But, that's Mrs. Dutong, and she's asking for nothing." Mrs. Liang lowered her head, a little aggrieved.

"You know shit!"

Jiang Huaixiong scolded: "Take off this clothes quickly, gather all the money and jewelry, return them to me tomorrow!"

His reprimand immediately recalled Liang's grievances over the years. Tears rolled down, but his voice was full of complaints and anger, "I will not retreat! My husband only wants to be an official, but has he thought about us? Are you looking for me?" Look around the entire Caizhou, who is the lady of Yuhou like me who washes clothes for people every day to earn money to subsidize the family!"

Jiang Huaixion wanted to say something, but the Liang family's anger was like a volcanic eruption, and he couldn't suppress it, "Don't say anything! I only ask you, you are Yuhou, and Du Duofu is also Yuhou of the Wuwei Army. Look at him What kind of house does Caizhou live in! Look at what the lady is wearing! What the children are eating!"

When it comes to quarreling, Jiang Huaixiong is naturally not an opponent, so he can't help but take two steps forward, wanting to argue with his wife. Seeing this, Mrs. Liang mistakenly thought that her husband was going to fight, so she threw herself out, raised her chest and cried, "You fight, you kill me!" Me! If you kill me, you won’t be suffering in the world with a wretch like you!”

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When Jiang Huaixiong was said the word "worse" by someone, the Three Buddhas ascended to heaven involuntarily.

The children beside him burst into tears when they saw this, and Yao'er, who was about to hug her just now, stopped in front of his father, pushed Jiang Huaixiong's thigh to prevent him from approaching his mother, and cried loudly: "Don't beat your mother!" , don’t beat your mother.”

The 14-year-old Jiang's parents also stood in front of their mother, crying and saying: "Daddy is going to be a hero, we don't care, but mother has never felt sorry for you or this family? Look at mother. dear hand."

Nv Jiang pushed back Liang's sleeves, revealing a pair of rough hands with chilblains on top of each other.

Seeing that it was not easy for her daughter to understand her, Liang and her daughter hugged each other and cried.

Although the 12-year-old eldest son of the Jiang family didn't make a sound, he stood beside his mother with his head on his head, glaring at his father fiercely, as if the latter dared to touch his mother's finger, and he would go up and fight his father desperately.

The son's appearance made Jiang Huai bear so angry that he raised his leg and kicked his son.

Just at this time, I saw a silver-haired old woman walking out on crutches, "You are so big! You have grown up! When I came home, I beat my daughter-in-law and my grandson again! Do you want to beat the old woman too, so that the old woman can be beaten?" Your Majesty Yuhou is so majestic!"

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Jiang Huaixiong's face turned into a pig's liver, and he said: "Mother, what are you talking about, how dare you."

"Your Majesty!"

The old woman let out a sigh of relief, swung her cane and hit Jiang Huaixiong's thick back.

Jiang Huaixiong knelt upright in the courtyard, neither dodging nor dodging.

At night time.

Zhenhuai Army Guest House.

Jiang Huaixiong, Liu Baishun, and Xiang Jing who were kicked out of the house sat cross-legged on the kang, with three jars of wine, and a plate of fennel beans in the middle.

Jiang Huaixiong was in a bad mood, and he didn't speak, just pouring wine one mouthful at a time.

Xiang Jing glanced at Jiang Huaixiong, then at Liu Baishun, and finally broke the silence, "Old Liu, tell me, why did Mrs. Chen send such a generous gift to Brother Jiang's house?"

Isn't this a question knowingly? Liu Baishun glanced at Xiang Jing and laughed, "Why? Naturally, my lord has taken a fancy to Jiang Yuhou's abilities. What else can I do?"

With such an obvious answer, Xiang Jing can naturally figure it out, he just borrowed Liu Baishun's mouth to let Jiang Huaixion listen.

The room fell into silence again. After a while, Xiang Jing said in a meaningful low voice: "They all say to serve the imperial court, but the imperial court knows which bird we are. Instead of giving our lives to Kou Shizhong and other greedy officials, it is better to sell to Chen. Dutong, at least we can let our family live a good life."

"Ha ha."

Liu Baishun looked at Xiang Jing and picked up the wine jar. The latter understood, looked at each other with a smile, and picked up the wine jar as well. They touched each other lightly and each took a big gulp.

Jiang Huaixiong at the side naturally listened to these words verbatim, but didn't say anything, drinking alone.

It was night, and Jiang Huaixiong got very drunk.

The next day.

The eleventh day of the first lunar month.

Jiang Huaixiong led two soldiers to go to the government office of the capital to collect food and grass.

Mao Dan led the man into the front yard of the government office, "Jiang Yuhou, wait a moment, Henan Dao economic strategy appeasement envoy Mr. Zhang and Mr. Dutong will arrive later."

"Henan Road Economic and Strategic Appeasement Envoy?"

Jiang Huaixiong was at a loss for a while, didn't I just come to get some extra food and grass, why did I alarm such a big official?
"Damn, what happened?"

Fortunately, Liu Baishun was very popular with the Zhenhuai army, so he hurriedly asked.

But Maodan pretended to be mysterious and smiled, then glanced at Jiang Huaixiong, "I'll know in a while, it's a good thing anyway."

lean less.

Zhang Chunxiao and Chen Chu walked out of the hall hand in hand, Zhang Chunxiao gave Jiang Huaixiong a kind look, then stood on the steps and read out the official document
As usual, I will talk for a while, and then I will get to the topic, "Now there is Jiang Huaixiong, Marquis of Zhengyu, who is stationed in the Humen Mountain Army Village for seven years. Xu Gong was promoted to the commander of the Wuwei Army."

Even with the presence of the Shangguan, the fellow sergeants below couldn't hold back the sound of 'coaxing'.

The most confused person was naturally Jiang Huaixiong himself. He didn't understand what he said next, and even after the official document was read out, Master Zhang personally encouraged him with warm words, but he was completely numb.

For a moment, the experience of half a lifetime in my mind flashed back like a revolving lantern.

He practiced martial arts for ten years when he was young and joined the army at the age of 17.

He was promoted from an ordinary infantry to the Marquis of Yu, and he hasn't made any progress for many years.

Under the influence of the general trend of the world, drifting with the tide
After a cup of tea, Zhang Chunxiao left, and all the robes came up to congratulate him.

Only then did Jiang Huaixiong come to his senses, and subconsciously said, "What's going on?"

While rejoicing for his old boss, Xiang Jing was also confused, so he couldn't help looking at Liu Baishun, "Old Liu, you are familiar with this place, please help me find out what's going on."

Liu Baishun had no choice but to call Maodan again to ask about it, and Maodan finally didn't hold back at this time, "Of course it was Chen Dutong. My lord recommended Jiang Yuhou to Master Zhang yesterday, uh, it's time to call Commander Jiang!"

At this point, everyone realized why an official hat was thrown on Jiang Huaixiong's head.

From the first battalion to the commander of the first army, on the surface it seems to be promoted by two ranks, but in fact it is a change from a school officer to a general.

Since then, Jiang Huaixiong has officially entered the ranks of Daqi middle-level officers.

If there is no one to support, this step may take another ten or 20 years, and it may not be able to advance.

Xiang Jing thought of Mrs. Dutong bringing gifts to Jiang's house yesterday, and felt even more strange. Brother Jiang was promoted, not only did he not need to give gifts, but he accepted them!

Lord Dutong treats his subordinates with sincerity and kindness.

It's worth it to work for such a person!
"Commander Yu Jiang, go to the hall and thank Lord Dutong!" Xiang Jing pushed Jiang Huaixiong who was still a little stunned.

The latter glanced into the hall and nodded with a complicated expression.

inside the hall.

After Chen Chu sat on the big case, Jiang Huaixiong stood in the hall with bowed hands and cupped fists, as if he wanted to say something of thanks, but he didn't know how to say it.

In the end, Chen Chu smiled, and took the lead in saying: "Commander Jiang was born as an infantryman, he is very skilled in martial arts, and he is well versed in military training. I will give you half a year to train the military guards into a strong army."

Speaking of what he was good at, Jiang Huaixiong's complicated expression disappeared, and he said loudly: "If my lord allows me to do a few things, I can issue a military order to make the Wuwei Army into a strong army that has no rivals in Huaibei!"

"Oh? Let's hear it."

"One, weed out the old and the weak, and then recruit the young and strong, and make real training!"

"Okay, yes."

"Second, the food and grass are properly allocated. Only when the stomach is full can the sergeant have the strength to practice."

"Well, not only will you be provided with food and grass, but you will also be paid with money."

"Three, please give your subordinates the right to kill people!"

This time, Chen Chu thought for a while before saying: "All the generals are below the head, if you are lazy in training and don't respect military orders, I will allow you to be your own."

He agreed, but also added conditions.

The Xiang army has been exhausted for a long time, if you want to eradicate the slippery habit in the army, besides clearing up the retreat, killing people and establishing rules are also indispensable.

Seeing Chen Chu's willingness to agree, Jiang Huaixiong was naturally moved by the feeling that "a scholar should die for his confidant".

But he can't and doesn't want to sycophant. He wants to say a few words of thanks, but he still can't open his mouth.

"Is there anything else? It's okay, you can go to the Wuwei Army Camp in Zhenyang County to take up your post tomorrow."

After all, Chen Chu smiled, "Do you need me to accompany you down?"

The meaning of accompanying him down is whether or not Chen Chu needs to help him establish his prestige.

Jiang Huaixiong shook his head hastily, and after being silent again, he finally said: "After my lord returns, please thank Madam for the reward on behalf of the lower officials' family."

Chen Chu got up from behind the case, walked to the hall, and sighed, "Commander Jiang, maybe you have a morality in your heart that you want to uphold, and you can continue to live like an ascetic monk, but you don't let your wife, children, and old mother suffer along with you." It’s the truth. It’s said that we serve as soldiers to protect the environment and the people, if we can’t even protect our family members, how can we protect the domineering environment and secure the poor people?”

"My lord." Jiang Huaixiong murmured.

However, Chen Chu waved his hand and continued: "I know you are clean. But good officials are not allowed to live a good life? If the world only allows corrupt and mediocre officials to live a good life, then it is the fault of this world. You don't drink soldiers The blood is right, and I will find a way in the future to let you and the brothers below live a good life.

This morning, my sister-in-law approached my wife with swollen eyes and wanted to return the gift, but she is still staying in my house.You go, take Mrs. Sister-in-law home, and bring back those gifts.Madam sister-in-law is not easy, treat her better."

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Jiang Huaixiong's eyes were red, and his tall and straight figure like a mountain stood still for a moment, then suddenly bent his legs and knelt down on one knee, "My lord, this subordinate is stupid and can't speak well. In the future, my lord has an order, if this subordinate frowns , you will die a terrible death!"

"Hahaha"

Chen Chu smiled brightly, bent down to help Jiang Huaixiong, looked at the latter with burning eyes and said, "What's the matter with death? You have to train the military guards for me! What I want is not just to pick generals in the Huaibei land A strong army, what I want is a strong army that can rule the roost in Daqi! What I want is a strong army that can rule the world!"

(End of this chapter)