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Two days passed quickly, and the Western Xia army set out from Fuling, with an army of more than 50,000, and attacked Chongqing Prefecture.

There were less than 20,000 White Horse troops left in Chongqing Prefecture, but there were tired and lost soldiers who walked back to the city one after another. It is mainly based on Shi Zhenghao, the deputy general of the Antler Army, and Wan Binxin, the deputy general of the Iron Horse Army.

Although these two people are not the main generals, they are also powerful figures in Shuzhong. In addition to the envoys and the main generals of all walks of life, when it is their turn to be the most powerful lieutenants.

According to Shi Zhenghao and Wan Lianxin's original intentions, it was impossible for less than 20,000 White Horse troops to resist the Western Xia army, which was in full swing. In addition, the hot air balloons in the army were also damaged a lot by the Qi Tianjun of Western Xia during the Battle of Yongmu that day, which made this battle even more hopeless. However, just when the two were about to lead the army to evacuate Chongqing Mansion, the envoy of Tongchuan Mansion sent an order to the two to block the Western Xia army in Chongqing Mansion no matter what.

This made Shi Zhenghao and Wan Lianxin puzzled, and then thought that the Jiedu envoy was planning to send reinforcements from Tongchuan Fu Road again.

Although the two were still beating drums in their hearts, they had to continue to arrange defenses, intending to become two nails in Chongqing Mansion.

And the tense atmosphere here will undoubtedly not affect Changsha City, which is still nearly 2,000 miles away. There is Zhang Jue's deputy military commander to order 100,000 male soldiers to the southern end of Jinghu North Road, Changsha is like Mount Tai.

Changsha City, which has just implemented the field division system for less than half a year, is exceptionally peaceful.

Zhao Dongting dealt with trivial matters in the palace for several days in a row, and thought about how to develop the economy of these inland cities, it was inevitable that he was a little dizzy, so he took Ying'er and Zhang Ru near the evening, and was escorted by Hong Wutian and Mrs. Xu, two masters of the True Martial Arts Realm, and left the palace in microclothes.

The street in front of the palace is the mansion of the high-ranking officials and nobles of the Great Song Dynasty, which is very quiet. When you cross the front street, it will be much more lively.

Today, more than 20 years have passed since the Yuan army invaded and occupied Changsha. Later, Zhao Dongting did not go to Changsha, but defeated the three marshals of Ali Hague, Boyan, and Yesuer on the Guangnan West Road. The Yuan Dynasty was overwhelmed by the pressure and was forced to negotiate peace, so that Jinghu South Road, Jinghu North Road and other places were allowed to avoid war.

More than 20 years have passed, and the wars of the past have been reduced to deep traces.

The city wall is still mottled, but after so many years of calm, the huge Changsha city still gathers a lot of people, including more than 100,000 people.

Zhao Dongting looked at the people coming and going on the streets, although most of them were in rags, they were still full of greater confidence in the development of the economy of Changsha and other places.

As long as there is a population, it is not difficult to develop the economy.

Ying'er and Zhang Ru are both natural and beautiful, which naturally attracts many people to watch. But seeing that the two of them were dressed gorgeously, and there was Zhao Dongting, a handsome son beside him, he didn't dare to look at it more. Some people vaguely felt that Zhao Dongting was a little like the emperor who entered the city a few days ago, but they just muttered in their hearts, and they were not sure.

How could the emperor suddenly leave the palace?

In this day and age, this is almost impossible.

Zhao Dongting and the others watched while walking, and they were undoubtedly in a good mood. encountered some handicrafts that were very exquisite, Zhao Dongting bought them and gave them to Ying'er and Zhang Ru, which always made the two girls blush.

The gift is not heavy, but affectionate. These small handicrafts that are not precious are more sincere than those jewels and silk that the emperor gave him in the court.

Hong Wutian did the same, and also bought some small things for Mrs. Xu, so that Mrs. Xu's face was also as shy as a twenty-eight girl.

It's just that when passing by the most central main street in the city, it is not far from the mansion, but Zhao Dongting can't help but stop.

There were dozens of ragged men standing by the street, with several porcelain bowls in front of them. Among the dozens of people, there are many disabled people with physical disabilities.

Someone brushed a gun in front.

Marksmanship is far from brilliant, but it is very skillful. Murderous.

This is marksmanship in the army.

What attracted Zhao Dongting to stop was the sign erected next to them. The old soldiers of the Changsha garrison, desperate, hope for help from their neighbors.

Some passers-by more or less threw some copper coins into the porcelain bowls.

The four words of desperation really pierced Zhao Dongting's heart in an instant.

The smiles on Ying'er and Zhang Ru's faces gradually faded.

Zhao Dongting stepped over, and did not throw the silver taels into the porcelain bowl, but asked out loud: "You are all veterans who used to guard Changsha?" ”

Among the dozens of people, there was undoubtedly a leader, who quietly looked at what Zhao Dongting and a few people were wearing, and nodded: "Exactly." ”

He saluted Zhao Dongting, "I was once the centurion of the Changsha garrison outpost camp, and I gave a salute to my son." ”

Sentinel Camp.

Zhao Dongting looked at the empty sleeve robe on the man's right arm, and then looked at his expression, and didn't think that this man was telling a lie.

People who crawl out of the pile of corpses will always have a temperament that ordinary people do not have, and ordinary people may not be able to see it, but Zhao Dongting has followed the army for several years, and he always has his own unique sense.

It's just that how can these old Changsha guards beg here?

Zhao Dongting still had some doubts in his heart, groaned slightly, and said, "The imperial court has already divided the fields, why are you still begging here?" ”

The leading man smiled a little bitterly, "Don't hide it from the son, it's not like all of us don't have anything to eat." Changsha has been lost for more than 20 years, and after we leave the army, we can keep warm and full with our strength. It's just that...... There are also some brothers like me who were disabled during the battle with the Yuan army, and it is difficult for them to have enough to eat. Although the imperial court has divided the land now, we can't do it if we want to. It's really useless to divide the field......"

He saluted Zhao Dongting again, "We are also out of helplessness, we have to let those brothers who are physically disabled and lonely have something to eat, so we come out to beg." In the past, the Yuan army guarded the city, and we didn't dare to say that we were old pawns in Changsha, for fear of causing trouble, but now we dare to reveal our identities. If the son has surplus money on him, he begs the son to give a charity or two. ”

The leader spoke earnestly.

Zhang Ru next to him was the most kind-hearted, and looked at Zhao Dongting's sleeve.

Zhao Dongting chuckled lightly and said meaningfully: "You guys want to make a show to the government, right?" ”

The leading man's expression was a little stiff for an instant, but it was fleeting, and he only said: "I don't understand what the son is saying." ”

Zhao Dongting didn't delve into it anymore, smiled, and continued to walk forward.

The leading man looked at Zhao Dongting's back deeply, his eyes were in a trance.

Ying'er and Zhang Ru followed Zhao Dongting's side, both a little puzzled, Ying'er asked, "Husband, why do you say that they are making a show for the government to see?" ”

Zhao Dongting sighed: "To be more precise, I should want to show me." If nothing else, these old pawns should have come out to beg after I entered the palace. Although many of them are disabled, they will not be hungry, otherwise they would not have been able to persevere for more than 20 years, and they would have become hungry on the road. The imperial court divided the fields, and indeed did not consider the actual situation of these old soldiers. ”

He smiled slightly, "Everyone yearns for a better life, and it is understandable that they want to use this method to attract the attention of the imperial court and want more and more immediate benefits." ”

He was not disappointed.

If these soldiers live a hard life and do not add a burden to the court, it is love and righteousness. But it is also the duty to come out in this way to attract the attention of the imperial court.

Even the people can get vital benefits, what reason do they, who once shed blood for the country, be ignored?

Zhao Dongting scratched his head lightly, and he didn't have the heart to look at the small stalls and vendors on the side of the road.

As soon as he returned to the palace, he asked several ministers in charge of the Ministry of State such as Hideo Xuan Lu and Xiang Dongyang to enter the palace.

However, the eunuch failed to bring Xiang Dongyang.

There is bad news.

Deputy State Commander Xiang Dongyang became ill after a long time of work and died suddenly in the government of the Ministry of State. Before he died, he was still reviewing documents.

The moment Zhao Dongting learned the news, he stood up in shock, and a look of regret appeared on his face.

He knew that it had not been easy for Xiang Dongyang to be in charge of the Ministry of State in the past few years, and waiting to be rebuilt meant that there were a lot of miscellaneous things. But I never thought that Xiang Dongyang would die because of this.

Although Xiang Dongyang is more than seventy years old, if he hadn't worked so hard, he would have been able to live for a few more years and die.

Zhao Dongting immediately rushed to the government of the Ministry of State Affairs.

On the way, in addition to feeling guilty, he naturally felt that it was urgent to train young and strong officials to take over.

Imagine, when Xiang Dongyang died suddenly, how much better could Lu Xiufu's physical condition be?

Zhao Dongting is accustomed to delegating power, and at this time, he can be said to be full of guilt for these old ministers.