Thorn House, lobby.

Fang Shishu let Jiang Anyi sit in the middle, and everyone saw the salute again, see Jiang Anyi, the envoy of Huazhou. Except for the new Sima Yao Changfeng who didn't know him, most of them were acquaintances, Jiang Anyi said with a smile: "The official article has been done, you don't have to stand, find a place to sit." ”

Fang Shishu sat down on the chair on the left and said with a smile: "Anyi Jingluohuazhou, there is no way to build the Jingluo Mansion at the moment, I can only grieve you to use the Assassin Mansion temporarily, I will move to the military officer's office to run an errand." Anyi, why did you enter the city alone, where is the army of the court? ”

Jiang Anyi said with a smile: "I am not polite to Fang Gong, you don't need to go to the military officer's office, you can directly use the second hall, I will shelter Fang Gong from the wind and rain in front, as for the residence, I will live in the mansion that the Li family bought for me, and I will not work to move Fang Lao." The 100,000 troops of the court have arrived, and I will set them up in the area of Huangyuan and Ziyun, and let them be mobile and standby, and the more than 100,000 soldiers and horses of the general will be enough to defend the city. ”

Fang Shishu said with relief: "Anyi came to Huazhou, and the old man felt that he had been relieved of his burden and could take a breath and rest." ”

Jiang Anyi saw that Fang Shishu was haggard, his eyes were red, and his fatigue was exhausted, and said: "Fang Gong is tired, hold on for two more days, and then rest after An Yi is familiar with the situation." In the military, there is no need for the government to bother, but it is still necessary to worry about the government to collect and help refugees. ”

After a few cold words, Jiang Anyi began to inquire about the military situation. Guan Ping Zhongyu said: "Lord Jiang, Yang Dashuai lost Wenjin County, with his body to serve the country, the young marshal Yang Huaiwu also died in the enemy, it is regrettable, Wenshi County lost more than 20 generals of more than seven grades in the first war, more than 60,000 soldiers were killed, captured and separated, and there are only 120,000 reinforcements sent by the Anxi Protectorate and the court in the city, and there are 15,000 soldiers, 5,000 government soldiers, 500,000 stone of grain, about 25,000 cattle and sheep, and ...... bows and arrows."

Jiang Anyi silently listened to Guan Pingzhong's introduction to the military situation, and lamented in his heart that the general would inevitably die before the battle, and the filth between him and Yang Huaiwu disappeared with the death, and he didn't know how Yang Huaizhong, who was in the camp in the north of the town, should grieve when he learned the news of the death of his father and brother.

"The casualties of the Western Regions coalition army are also more than 20,000, and the remaining coalition forces plus the new reinforcements are about 300,000, divided into three pieces to encircle the east, west, and south gates of Huiye Mansion, and from the banners, it is clear that the army of the West Gate is Rongmi, Weiche, Jusu, Tutu and other countries, the south is Xiuli, Shasu, Qianglan, Tianwei and other gatherings, and the east is the banners of Leli, Wengu, Wumo, and Piye, and each city gate has about 100,000 troops. In the early days of the siege, more than 100,000 people fled in the city, and nearly half of the wealthy families in the city also fled. ”

"What is the morale of the defenders of the city gates?" Jiang Anyi asked.

Guan Pingzhong shook his head heavily and said, "Morale is low. The people of the Western Regions tried to attack the city several times in early March, and originally defending the city was the strength of our army, but the people of the Western Regions used a very loud car to throw stones into the city, and the stones were as big as a grinding plate, and they quickly damaged the city wall when they smashed on the wall, which had a great impact on morale. ”

"Thunderbolt", Jiang Anyong interjected: "The desert people have also used it, this game is a siege weapon, and it is difficult to do." ”

Jiang Anyi saw that everyone was afraid, and laughed loudly: "The soldiers will block, and the water will fill the soil." Before I left Beijing, I got the news that the Ministry of Industry and the Ordnance Superintendent were already developing ways to restrain thunderbolts, and besides, our army had winch crossbows and companies to defend the city

The crossbow is only stronger than the armament of the people of the Western Regions, so everyone doesn't have to be afraid of him. ”

The coach was full of confidence, coupled with Jiang Anyi's previous achievements, even Guan Pingzhong felt relaxed, and the tense atmosphere in the lobby dissipated a lot. It was almost right, and the drums of the scattered yaya sounded on time. Fang Shishu said with a smile: "Anyi has been tired of saddle horses all the way, and I have ordered someone to prepare a banquet for you to catch the wind and wash the dust." ”

Jiang Anyi thought for a while and said: "If Gong Fang spreads out a post, it means that I will have a banquet in Qixian Tower in the evening to invite the gentry and representatives of the people in the city, and announce the will of the court to calm people's hearts." ”

The Jiang Anyi brothers went to the banquet in the mansion, Xin Fei and Qin Ziyan went to Longwei Prefecture to hand over the yamen, and Huang Zhu took a few guards to the mansion to arrange first.

Back to the residence is already Zhengzheng, the red light in front of the house is hanging, the servants at home are looking forward, Jiang Anyi is the official in Beijing, Tong'er took a pair of children to the capital, this nominal Jiang Mansion is deserted, Jiang Anyi and Tong'er both proposed to let the Li family take back the house, as the Li family's foothold in Huazhou Huiye Mansion, the head of the family Li Mingde replied that the house is Tong'er's dowry, how to deal with it is the Jiang family's business, the Li family cannot take back the house, and those servants sent by the Li family are also at the disposal of the Jiang family. In this way, the house was idle, and occasionally the Li family came to Huazhou to have something to do, so they lived here.

When Tong'er went to the capital, she took away all the guards and servants of the Jiang family, leaving only the servants of the Li family, and the housekeeper was still Li Yunxia. ”

There is only one word difference from uncle to master, but the meaning is very different. Jiang Anyi jumped off the horse and said with a smile: "It's hard work." ”

Li Yunxia looked at this increasingly powerful uncle, without the slightest arrogance of the Li family, and said respectfully: "Don't dare to be a master, the master, the young lady and the little boy went to the capital, there is actually nothing to do here." Miss, Jing'er, and Yi'er are good, I haven't seen them for more than a year, I really miss them. Saying that, Li Yunxia stretched out her hand to wipe away her tears, she and Tong'er have a good relationship, and Jiang Yunjing and Jiang Chenyi were both born here, the two children can be regarded as a handful of and urine, how can you not want to.

Jiang Anyi smiled and said: "Tong'er often talks about you, and Jing'er also said that she wants to invite you to Beijing." Aunt Xia, when the Western Regions army retreats, I will send someone to send you to Beijing to see Tong'er and the children, but maybe they will come back again after a while. ”

Stepping up the steps, I heard someone laughing loudly inside the gate: "Xiao Jiang is here." Before anyone heard the laughter, Jiang Anyi showed a smile on his face and said loudly: "Brother Guo! ”

A fat man appeared in front of the door, blocking half of the door behind him, Jiang Anyi stepped forward to hold Guo Huaili's chubby hand, shook it vigorously, and said with a smile: "Brother Guo, I'm so happy to see you." ”

Guo Huaili said proudly: "Xiao Jiang, you have to treat me well, prepare more braised pork, roasted hoof tendons, sheep scorpions, etc., I have lost a lot of weight when I run around." ”

Jiang Anyi looked at Guo Huaili's bulging belly and said with a smile: "Brother Guo will live at home during this time, I will take the time to reminisce with Brother Guo about the old relationship." ”

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The Western Regions coalition forces besieged the city, and the curfew began at the right time, and the 5,000 soldiers were divided into dozens of teams to patrol the streets.

Huasheng for a few years

He moved to Keichu Prefecture, but the old house in Aino Prefecture was not sold. During the invasion of the Western Regions Army, Qingzhong County was also fired, and Hua Sheng took his family back to the old house in Huiye Mansion for refuge. The old house is on the same street as the Zhenxi Nanfu, which used to be the property of Zhenxi Hou, but with the passage of time, the family business has fallen, and some of the industries have gradually been sold to outsiders.

Back at home, Hua Sheng personally came to a side courtyard, where Han Zhong lived with a few servants. Seeing Hua Sheng's happy face, Han Zhong knew that Hua Zheng, a man from Zhenxi, had promised to join forces inside and outside to contribute to the city. Hua Sheng told Han Zhong the news that the eldest brother had decided to seize the south gate tomorrow. Hua Zheng has a nephew Hua Wenlei in the defenders, who is the captain of Liupin's Zhiguo, and has received the favor of Hua Zheng, Han Yuanshi knows the news, so he let Han Zhong sneak into the city to persuade Hua Zheng to surrender the city.

Hua Zheng was originally a little hesitant, reluctant to involve his eldest son Hua Wenqing, and dragged it vaguely, but secretly he also worked hard, and asked Hua Wenlei to come to the house to discuss secretly, knowing that Hua Wenlei guards the south gate every two days, and it will be his turn to be on duty tomorrow night, so Hua Zheng will decide to seize the south gate tomorrow night.

Han Zhong said with a smile: "In the past few days, I have been walking around, and I have contacted a lot of people, especially the head of the Weiyuan Dart Bureau, Mr. Zhang, who promised to help at that time, and there are still many people from the Western Regions in the city, who will work with us when the time comes, I estimate that there will be at least three or four hundred people." ”

Luo Shiming of Weiyuan Dart Bureau has retired, dividing the Dart Bureau into three, and the Dart Store of Huiye Mansion was handed over to the third apprentice Zhang Tiangang. Han Yuanshi surrendered to the people of the Western Regions, Yang Xiangliang and his son died in battle, Zhang Tiangang's backstage fell, and he had the mind to follow the people of the Western Regions. Han Zhong found him and promised the position of General Sipin, Zhang Tiangang was overjoyed, who could be a general and be a darthead.

In the men's mansion in the west of the town, Hua Zheng found his two sons in the study to talk secretly and discussed with his two sons about the surrender of the city tomorrow. Hua Wenguang and Hua Wenming are both heart-warming and timid, if someone takes the city and takes them to join the country, it is naturally good to be an official and enjoy happiness from now on, but if you take a knife and a gun, you will go desperately in case you are injured.

Hua Zheng sighed secretly, except for the eldest Hua Wenqing, the rest of the sons are mediocre, and he suddenly had to give up his eldest son after this incident, even if he becomes the Marquis of Zhenxi, I am afraid that there will be no successor. It's just that at this time, the arrow has been wound, and he can't regret it, Hua Zheng had to smile and encourage his two sons, and said: "Wenguang, Wenming, you don't have to fight with people in person, then your father will let people protect your safety, you will gather the guards and family members tomorrow, and say that you will treat them with wine for your father, and wait until the second watch day to tell them the truth, if anyone dares to disobey, kill him a few Liwei is, for the father's father, your eldest brother is afraid that this time it will be more auspicious, and the title of the Marquis of Zhenxi for your father will be passed on to you in the future, As for who it is passed on, it depends on who has made the greatest contribution. ”

Hua Wenguang and Hua Wenming glanced at each other, and saw hostility in each other's eyes.

Hua Wenguang smiled: "Dad, don't worry, I will arrange it." “

Hua Wenming was afraid that his brother would have the upper hand, so he hurriedly said: "Dad, what do you say to do, my son will definitely follow it." ”

Hua Zheng listened to the words of his two sons, just thinking about getting the title in the void, no one thought about the safety of the eldest brother, and he became more and more disappointed in his heart, if he could really be promoted to the Marquis of Zhenxi, he would have two more sons to inherit the title, better than these two stupid pigs.