Since the second half of last year, the battle has been fought for half a year, the Qin army has almost no defeats, it can be said that the attack is invincible, although the Wei State has not yet been completely destroyed, He Hun Xie's above table is not trustworthy, but only by the Qin army, directly occupied by the counties and counties of Bingzhou, Jizhou, Yuzhou, etc., combined with their area, is already larger than the area of the hinterland of Guanzhong, the newly obtained Tang and Hu Minkou are also about the same as the total population of Guanzhong, Pu Qin's national strength in the foreseeable future, will be greatly improved, Not only is the future of the country full of hope, but the Pu Qin generals who participated in this battle will inevitably have a higher level of wealth and prosperity.

Therefore, the summoned Pu Badger Sun and other generals were all beaming.

In fact, not to mention the prospect of wealth, but the current harvest has already made them rich.

Ye County, Luoyang, Jinyang and other cities, all of them are the big cities of the Wei State, densely populated, with many people, especially Ye County, Luoyang, one is the capital of the Wei State, the Murong family has migrated hundreds of thousands of immigrants inside and outside the city for decades, one is the capital of the Tang Dynasty before the southward migration, which is the gathering place of the Tang Gaomen Lords, the princes and nobles of the Wei State in these two counties, the powerful and powerful giant family of the Tang people, when it is really not known how many, on the occasion of the change of dynasty, in order to save their lives and protect the family, they do not even need to be plundered and deliberately extorted by Pu Badger Sun and other soldiersThe goods and silks they offered and the slaves and maids were dazzling and dazzling.

It can be said that Pu Badger Sun and others have made a lot of war money.

However, Pu Mao has always been thrifty, when he was in Xianyang, even his queen Gou, he was not allowed to wear a long skirt that dragged the ground, after capturing Ye County, the thousands of jewels in the three outside the city of Ye County, he also did not take anything, all the rewards of the three armies, so far the robes and civilian clothes he wears, and they are all those that he brought with the army when he went out of the customs, so although Pu Badger Sun and others made a fortune, this time they were summoned to see Pu Mao, but no one made a fool, and the clothes and accessories they wore were still the same as before, not shabby, but they were by no means luxurious.

Ji He was not among Pu Mao's summonses, but he got Meng Lang's private message and rushed back from the front line.

When he arrived at the Qin army camp in the south of Zhiye County, it was in the morning, Ji He did not rest, and went directly to Meng Lang.

On the way to Meng Lang's tent, Ji He met Yao Tao, who had returned from Yangping County.

Yao Tao didn't come back from Yangping alone, his account of Changshi Wang Cheng, Xue Bai, who joined the army, and the monk Zhu Fatong, who was deeply trusted by his deceased brother Yao Guo and himself, all came with him.

On this day, the weather was sunny, the cold air for days was one of them, and the brilliant sun sprinkled down, reflecting the gray tents in the camp far and near seemed to reveal a little warmth, and also reflected Zhu Fatong's newly oiled bald head shining, which couldn't help but attract Ji He's attention.

"General Jianwei."

"Ji joins the army."

Ji He stopped and greeted Yao Tao.

Yao Tao is younger than Pu Mao, he has followed his father and brother since he was a child, grew up in the army, Jiangzuo is full of humanities, and often interacts with Jiangzuo's romantic celebrities and liberal arts literati, so although he is taking Xianbei hat on his chest at the moment, he looks humble and courteous, but the young and heroic and calm atmosphere is difficult to hide after all, especially at this time under the protection of Wang Cheng, Xue Bai, Zhu Fatong, the three Qiang and Tang Jieshi's shadow followers, it is even more dazzling, quite outstanding.

Ji He looked at him twice, and said in his heart: "No wonder Meng Gong is a little jealous of this, and he really looks like a hero." He asked, "Did Jianwei just return to the camp?" ”

Meng Lang was jealous of Yao Tao, Yao Tao was even more jealous of Meng Lang, he didn't look at the face of the monk and looked at the face of the Buddha, only Ji He was standing behind Meng Lang, and Ji He was worthy of his treatment. Yao Tao showed a smile and replied: "Yes, I received the king's order the afternoon before yesterday, I didn't dare to delay, so I left the camp on the same day, and hurried slowly, but I only arrived today, and I was about to go to Jin to see the king." ”

"Yangping's military affairs, has the general arranged it?"

"It's arranged, and for the time being, my two brothers and the military commander will take charge."

Yao Tao's brothers and brothers are many, Yao Guo and Yao Jin are not counted, there are still several extant, including his second brother Yao Changnian and his brother Yao Ju, who are his right-hand man. Ji He is very clear about his family situation, because Yao Tao doesn't have to say who the "two brothers" mentioned in his words are, and he must know that they are Yao Ju and Yao Changnian.

Ji He nodded and said: "The general's two brothers are skilled in military affairs, and the general's right to join the army is left to Zhiming, and the three of them are temporarily in charge of the Yangping military camp, so they can worry free." With his hands together, he waved towards Yao Tao again, and said solemnly, "Ten days ago, the lower official was shocked to hear the bad news, the general's brother was actually killed by Murong Quan, the lower official was shocked at that time, but the matter is irreparable, please ask the general to mourn, on the occasion of the king's employment, the general, I am the handsome and talented of the Great Qin, and the king is also important, so you must cherish your body and put the country first." ”

Yao Tao's face did not show any sadness, on the contrary, he showed an angry face, gritted his teeth and said: "Yao Jin betrayed the Lord and betrayed the country, and he died innocently!" Now that he was killed by Murong Quan, he is really happy! I have not mourned for its death! If you don't hide it from joining the army, even if Murong Quan doesn't kill him, even if he is released, Tao will kill him! Think the country is rid of thieves! ”

Ji He didn't believe his words.

Yao Tao and Yao Jin's deep brotherhood is one of them, why did Yao Jin defect to Wei? It is because he fell into Meng Lang's golden knife plan is the second.

Combined with these two points, how could Yao Tao not feel sad and indignant about Yao Jin's murder, but I am afraid that not only grief and indignation, but also resentment of Meng Lang is not impossible.

Ji He smiled and said, "The general's loyalty to my Great Qin is beyond doubt, and the king will be very happy if he hears the general's words." Turning his gaze to Xue Bai, he said, "Congratulations on joining the army!" ”

Xue Bai was stunned and said, "What do you mean by joining the army?" ”

Ji He smiled: "What? Don't you know if you joined the army? More than ten days ago, Li Taishou of Taiyuan, wrote to the king, claiming that he was talented and thin, and he was afraid that he would not be enough to shepherd the famous county of Taiyuan, so he asked the king to choose another wise man to take up the post. The king did not agree to his resignation, but decided to give Li Taishou a capable assistant, joined the army Mingda and capable, and his home was Taiyuan Gaomen. ”

When Xue Bai heard this, he was even more stunned, and subconsciously looked at Yao Tao and said, "This, I haven't heard of this before." ”

Not only Xue Bai had never heard of this, but Yao Tao had never heard of it either.

But Yao Tao heard that after Li Ji was appointed as the Taishou of Taiyuan, many of Pu Qin's nobles and important ministers were extremely critical of this, and even wrote a letter to advise him, asking Pu Mao to replace another person to serve this position on the grounds that Taiyuan is an important town, and non-clans and famous generals cannot be guarded, so he couldn't help but think in his heart: "Li Ji's resignation from Taiyuan must be related to this, the king is about to make a thousand gold bones, and use Li Ji to recruit the northern beggars, the Tang people are strong, and they refuse to change people to Taiyuan, which is reasonable, but he intends to move Xue Bai to Taiyuan County, but why?" Is it just because Xue Bai is from Taiyuan? ......, could this be Meng Lang's proposal again? Is it meant to cut my wings? ”

The people who know you best are often the enemy.

Yao Tao guessed it.

The proposal to promote Xue Bai to Taiyuan County was indeed from Meng Lang, so Ji He could hear about it in advance.

Ji He said with a smile: "It's okay if you haven't heard of it. Joining the army this time from General Jianwei returned to the camp, dare to ask, is it the edict of the king? ”

"In the order of the king to summon Jianwei to see, it is indeed an order to follow the order."

Ji He clapped his hands and said, "Isn't this enough?" Joining the army has returned to the camp from Jianwei today, joining the army today, and tomorrow or Taiyuan County! At that time, a county in Taiyuan, Taishou, the county, all local masters, this honesty is rare in ancient and modern times, and it will be passed out, I really don't know that it will attract more envy! As if jokingly, he bowed to Xue Bai and said, "Xiaguan Jihe, meet Xue Cheng." ”

Xue Bai was at a loss and said, "How dare you, how dare you!" ”

Zhu Fatong's bald head is too dazzling, even if he stands silently on the side, he still attracts Ji He's attention from time to time, Ji He suddenly remembered something, so he stopped teasing Xue Bai, turned to Zhu Fatong, and said: "I heard that the Taoist monk of Dingxi compiled a precept for monks and nuns, a few days ago, I was in a traveling Hu monk's place, I saw part of the content of this precept, may I ask the great monk, this precept, do you know?" ”

Zhu Fatonghe said: "I have heard of Poor Dao, but I haven't seen it yet. ”

Ji He said: "That Hu monk said, the precepts compiled by Dao Zhi are collected from all the people, including the large and small precepts of the monks, and as soon as this precept comes out, the chaos of the monks and nuns in the sea who have no precepts to follow will be changed, and the monks and nuns will have clear rules to follow, which will greatly help the Buddhism to no longer contain dirt and dirt, which can be called a grand event for the monks." As a secular person, I have already read the part of this precept, the great monk's famous works in the north and south, and the high monks of Buddhism, why have I only heard of it, but I haven't read it yet? ”

Zhu Fatong said: "Being in the army, I have rarely colluded with the outside world recently, and I have never seen it so far. ”

"In the military? That's weird. ”

Zhu Fatong asked: "Dare to ask if you join the army, why is it strange?" ”

"I don't know if the great monk is in the empty gate or in the military?"

After Ji He said this, he waved to Yao Tao and walked away.

Zhu Fatong looked at his back, and finally couldn't hold back his answer to this question, because although Ji He had gone, he still said: "In today's troubled times, if you want to save the world, you must be a soldier!" Poor Dao is in the army, and he has compassion for the people, which is the ear of Pudu! ”

When Jihe was talking to Yao Tao, Xue Bai, and Zhu Fatong, Wang Cheng was silent.

At this time, Wang Cheng said: "Everyone has already gone away, Master Zhu, don't say it anymore." ”

Zhu Fa is just a laxative.

Wang Cheng approached Yao Tao and said in a low voice: "Duke Ming, this Ji He first mentioned the murder of his brother-in-law Yao Jin, and asked Zhu Shi again whether he was in the army, or empty, which meant mockery, what did he mean?" Could it be that these words of his were instructed by Meng Lang to be said? After looking at Xue Bai's eyes, he said, "The king's intention to promote Xue Jun to move to Taiyuan County is also Meng Lang's proposal?" ”

Yao Tao looked at Ji He's distant figure, his smile gradually disappeared, and his face was cloudy, but he didn't answer Wang Cheng's question, but just said to Xue Bai, "Qing is superior to others, if what Ji Senjun said is true, then this is indeed gratifying", stood in place for a moment, and then said: "Let's go, follow me to see the king." As he spoke, he took a step forward and moved on.

Wang Cheng and the others hurriedly caught up.

Ji He is Meng Lang's confidant, and the news is far better than Yao Tao and others, his words are true nine times out of ten, and Xue Bai was in a complicated mood for a while.

Here, he has been from Yao Tao's father and brother for a long time, and the Yao family treats him well, and he is loyal to the old master.

But over there, seeing that Qin will destroy Wei, Great Qin is about to become the new overlord of the Northland, Pu Mao is a benevolent monarch, if he can get Pu Mao's reuse at this time, it is of course the best for his future and for his family.

Ji He's few short words actually provoked Xue Bai's thoughts to surge, and it was difficult to choose where to go.

While following Yao Tao's side, he didn't have anything to say, and said, "I don't know why the king is in such a hurry to recall the general?" ”

Zhu Fatong guessed: "Could it be that he wants to urge the general to take down Yangping as soon as possible?" ”

Wang Cheng said: "Is it our army's business to defeat Yangping? The main general on Yangping's side is nominally a general, who doesn't know who is in charge? It's clearly the best money! So far, what is the matter with General Guan? It is to urge, and it should also be urged! ”

At present, Pu Qin has two troops on the northern front.

One is to attack the army of Guangping County in the west, and the main commander is Gou Xiong,—— Jihe is returning from Guangping County.

One is the one that attacked Yangping County in the east, which consisted of two Qin armies, one was the Yao Tao camp and the other was the Zhishen Jin camp. Yao Tao's official position and title are on top, and the main general is nominally him, but Zhi Shenjin, like Shi Ping who died in Nan'an, is an old man in the Pumao Qiandi period, and his reputation in the Qin army is even higher than Shi Ping, and he is second only to Pu Luogu, Pu Badger Sun, Gou Xiong, etc.

Let Wang Cheng and others speculate, let Xue Bai constantly peek at his own expression, Yao Tao didn't say a word.

Not to mention that Yao Tao and the others went to see Pu Mao in His Majesty.

Ji He followed the yellow gravel road in the camp, passed through half of the camp in the north, turned west, and arrived at Meng Lang's tent, where he asked for an audience.

Soon, Meng Lang's master book came out to the red axe and invited him in.

When you enter the tent, the first thing you see is the mountains of documents on the desk in the depths of the tent.

Just behind Wen Mu, Meng Lang's face was revealed.

Meng Lang smiled: "Fang Ping, you're back." ”

Ji He took a closer look at Meng Lang's complexion, but after a while, Meng Lang seemed to have a lot of gray hair, and his beard seemed to be a little thinner than before. He saluted and said, "Ling Gong, after receiving the letter from the Gong, he set off on the same day, and has just arrived at the camp." Noticing that there was a food plate on the side of the desk, the food on the food plate was already cold, but it had hardly moved, so he couldn't help but ask, "Hasn't Ling Gong eaten breakfast yet?" ”

"If you don't say it, I'll forget about it." Meng Lang put down the pen in his hand and beckoned Ji He to take a seat.

Ji He didn't sit down, complained to the red axe, and said: "Ling Gong forgot, why didn't Qing remind me?" ”

Xiang Red Axe said, "Ling Gong, don't you know? When you get busy, you don't care about anything! Where do I dare to disturb Ling Gong? He picked up the food box and said, "I asked the cook to make a copy for Ling Gong." "Since I went out.

Ji He sat down at this time.

"Fang Ping, I wrote to ask you to return to the camp for a big event."

"Ling Gong, don't say it yet, is it okay for Rong He to guess?"

Meng Lang smiled: "Okay, you guess." ”

"But in order to recover Nan'an and other counties?"

"Fang Ping, those who know me, Qing Ye!"

"The king decreed, summoning Yan Gong, Jianwei, Rangers, Guangwu and others to return together, Yan Gongjiu Town Tianshui, Jianwei and Rangers are familiar with the situation of Nan'an, Wudu and other counties, Guangwu has fought against Longbing, unless it is to recover Nan'an and other counties, and I really can't guess what other reasons there will be." Ji He was not self-conscious about Meng Lang's praise, and only regarded it as an ordinary trivial matter to be able to guess that Pu Mao planned to take back Nan'an and other counties.

"I plan to recommend to the king that in this battle to recover Nan'an and other counties, you will serve as the counselor of the Duke of Yan."

"Ling Gong, and dare to ask, at this time when the whole Ji has not been taken, suddenly divided the troops to Nan'an and other counties, but because Ling Gong is worried, if it is delayed, Dingxi may rely on Xin You's various new policies to gain a firm foothold in Nan'an and other counties, and our army will take it at that time, I am afraid it will not be easy?"

"It's because I'm worried!"

"Ling Gong, and there is a word, I don't know if I should say it."

"Just say it!"

"He thinks that although the public worry is so, it still seems that it is not the time to conquer Nan'an and other counties, rather than conquering Nan'an and other counties, it is better to take Xibei first."